Job description:
Join us as a DTG Printer Maintenance Technician, where your expertise will shine! We’re looking for enthusiastic technicians with a strong background in various digital printers (Kornit experience is a plus!), RIP software, and maintenance practices, as well as familiarity with digital workflow systems and dryers. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring colors look fantastic, keeping production logs up to date, and collaborating with our talented production and quality control teams to deliver exceptional printed products. This hands-on job may require you to stay on your feet and adapt to shifting production requirements while remaining organized to guarantee smooth operations and remarkable results every time.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure that the DIRECT-TO-GARMENT (DTG) EQUIPMENT -Kornit, DIRECT-TO-FILM -Audley, and ADELCO DUAL TEXTILE DRYERS are functioning at their peak levels.
- Optimize printer settings to consistently achieve high-quality prints in a fast-paced production environment, while minimizing waste and ink costs.
- Proactively address technical issues and improper machine peak
- Reduce machine downtime caused by technical problems.
- Swiftly conduct troubleshooting and repairs on all equipment, coordinating effectively with the Print Operations Manager.
- Regularly assess print quality, rapidly identify machine malfunctions, and pursue solutions, including conducting Quality Reviews as needed.
- Maintain all Kornit Atlas printers and Audley DTF printers through proper execution and logging of daily maintenance procedures, along with performing weekly maintenance and keeping meticulous records.
- Create and manage maintenance logs for all printers, dryers, and compressors, ensuring thorough documentation and execution.
- Keep a parts kit ready for quick resolutions to common technical issues.
- Aid in training employees on equipment usage.
- Explore alternative suppliers for Kornit serviceable components to lower maintenance costs per unit.
- Undertake other assigned duties with enthusiasm.
Skills:
- Operational Oversight: Ensure machinery is functioning correctly by observing gauges, dials, or indicators.
- Quality Control Analysis: Evaluate product quality through tests and inspections of products, services, or processes.
- Technical Proficiency: Skilled in changing data cables, print heads, and managing maintenance and repair of all systems.
- Operation and Control: Capable of managing equipment or systems operations effectively.
- Monitoring: Assess and improve individual or organizational performance.
- Attention to Detail and Time Management: Essential for optimizing workflows.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
- High school diploma/GED
- 1-2+ years of experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment with DTG and/or DTF machinery, ideally in a start-up setting
- Mechanical training
- Ability to work in the US w/o authorization
- Pass drug screen and background check
Life / Work Balance:
- PTO starts accruing Day ONE
- Multiple Health, Dental, and Vision plans. PLUS pays up to $400 monthly toward your plan choices
- 401 (k)
- Section 125 Premium-Only Plan (POP) – Pay pre-tax dollars for premium
- Attendance and Referral Bonuses
- Friendly Competitions
Wage:
Compensation is based on experience ($50,000 plus annually)
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- maintenance technician: 2 years (Preferred)
Language:
Shift availability:
Ability to Commute:
- Carrollton, TX 75006 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
