Print Production Coordinator / Graphic Artist

Job summary

Operate and maintain wide-format printers and production equipment, prepare and process files, and produce and finish signs, banners, vehicle graphics, decals, and other printed materials. Monitor quality, meet deadlines, coordinate with team members, maintain supplies, and keep the production area safe and organized.

Job details

Join Our Team at PR Direct Signs and Promotions PR Direct Signs and Promotions is a growing sign and promotional products company serving businesses throughout Nova Scotia. We're looking for a reliable, detail-oriented Wide Format Print Production Operator to join our production team. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys running equipment and producing high-quality work. You'll help turn customer artwork into signs, banners, vehicle graphics, decals, and other printed materials. If you also have graphic design skills, we'd love to put them to use. Position Details Position: Full-Time or Part-Time Full-time hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Part-time hours: To be discussed based on your availability and our production needs Location: Mount Uniacke, Nova Scotia Wage: Competitive and commensurate with experience About the Role As a key member of our production team, you'll operate our wide-format printing equipment, produce and finish printed materials, and make sure every job meets our quality standards and deadlines. We're looking for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys learning new equipment and processes, and wants to see projects go from file to finished product. If you're hands-on, dependable, and detail-oriented, we'd love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Operate and perform routine maintenance on wide-format printers and other production equipment Process and preflight print-ready files using RIP software Set up files for printing, cutting, and contour cutting Monitor print quality, colour accuracy, and consistency throughout production Finish printed materials, including trimming, laminating, mounting, weeding, and masking Prepare materials and substrates for production Assist with vehicle graphics, banners, signs, decals, and other wide-format projects Review completed work to ensure it meets customer specifications Manage multiple projects and meet production deadlines Communicate with team members about project requirements and timelines Order and maintain materials and supplies for the wide-format department Keep the production area clean, organized, and safe Qualifications Previous experience with wide-format printing and production Knowledge of colour management and print production processes Ability to troubleshoot print files and equipment issues Ability to read and follow customer requirements and production specs Strong organizational and time-management skills Able to work independently and as part of a team Good communication skills Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality Additional Assets Graphic design skills and experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) or CorelDRAW Experience with vehicle graphics and wraps Signage and decal production Vinyl cutting and weeding Laminating and mounting Knowledge of wide-format substrates and materials Experience with print/cut workflows To Apply Please submit your resume along with a brief description of your experience with wide-format printing or sign production.

What you’ll do

Operate and maintain wide-format printers and production equipment, prepare and process files, and produce and finish signs, banners, vehicle graphics, decals, and other printed materials. Monitor quality, meet deadlines, coordinate with team members, maintain supplies, and keep the production area safe and organized.

Requirements

Previous wide-format printing or production experience, knowledge of colour management and print production, and the ability to troubleshoot files and equipment are sought. Candidates should be organized, detail-oriented, able to follow specifications, and comfortable working independently and with a team; graphic design software and sign-production experience are additional assets.

Listed skills

• Production · Preferred
• materials · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• meet deadlines · Preferred
• Customer · Preferred
• Detail-oriented · Preferred
• Graphic Design · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Organized · Preferred
• Software · Preferred
• Accuracy · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Wide-Format Printing
• Print Production
• RIP Software
• Preflight and File Troubleshooting
• Colour Management
• Print Quality Control
• Printer Maintenance
• Print and Contour Cutting
• Trimming and Laminating
• Mounting
• Vinyl Weeding and Masking
• Vehicle Graphics
• Signage and Decal Production
• Adobe Creative Suite
• CorelDRAW
• Project and Time Management

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Trades
• Creative & Media
• Art & Design