Salemsports is hiring: Vinyl Graphics Technician in Winston-Salem

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Description

Position Summary: Responsible for daily operations of the Vinyl Production Department, including printing, installation, and maintenance of graphics for events.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities (other Duties May Be Assigned)

• Coordinate with Production Art Manager, Director of Manufacturing and Senior Operations Manager regularly to stay current on all projects current and upcoming within the SSE Pipeline.
• Prioritize and produce projects within deadline parameters with a focus on accuracy and quality.
• Conduct training of new production employees.
• Communicate project status with Department Staff at all times.
• Meet, strategize and plan regularly with Production Art Manager to strategize In-House Production vs Outside Partnering.
• Oversight of ERP; forecasting upcoming production needs, deadlines and bottlenecks.
• Provide insights and ideas to better utilize the ERP and help evolve the performance.
• Manage production costs and improve profitability.
• Streamline all processes regarding inventories and receiving.
• Research and Development around better material costs and/or suppliers to improve cost efficiencies.
• Maintain neat, accurate and professional inventory storage systems.
• Regular communication with Graphics Manager and 2-D Artists (Design Dept).
• Advise Director of Manufacturing on capital improvement needs.
• Evaluate production equipment purchases/leases and conduct cost/benefit analyses.
• Advise on new ideas and technologies in this field.
• Schedule and ensure performance of all equipment maintenance.
• Maintain a backup of all work in progress and archive completed work.
• Meet all assigned goals and assist others in accomplishing their goals.
• Stay updated on new processes, equipment, materials and techniques.
• Assist Shipping Manager when necessary.
• Responsible for labeling decals and inventorying boxes going to clients.
• Maintain weekly Pareto Charts, recording any issues that create waste or down production.
• Maintain visual productivity/project boards for daily/weekly goals.

Additional Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Maintain a positive attitude and adapt to changes.
• Assist with additional projects as needed.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Knowledge And Skills

• Extensive aptitude of Summa, Epson Printers and Laminator.
• Extensive aptitude of Adobe Illustrator and Printer RIP software.
• Excellent communication, leadership, problem solving, project and people management skills.
• Time management: ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Extensive knowledge and application of graphics functions and equipment.
• Ability to maintain favorable public relations.

Education And Work Experience

• College degree preferred.
• Prior work experience required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• This position requires walking and standing for long periods and performing strenuous physical labor.
• Regularly works in a production and office environment.

Expected Hours of Work/Travel

This is a full-time position in the Winston Salem office during regular business hours, which may include long hours and weekend work.

General

The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies.

NOTE: This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
• Industries: Events Services

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