Senior UV Flatbed Printer Operator / Print Production Specialist

Flatbed Printer Operator Gizmo Art Production, Inc. — San Francisco, CA Job Type: Full-time, on-site Gizmo Art Production, Inc. is seeking an experienced UV Flatbed Printer Operator to produce high-quality graphics and artwork directly onto a variety of materials for public art, museum exhibits, and architectural installations. Founded in San Francisco in 1996, Gizmo partners with artists, designers, architects, and museums to bring complex ideas to life. This is a hands-on role for someone who understands printing equipment, color management, and the preparation required to achieve excellent results on different substrates. We are seeking candidates who currently live in the San Francisco Bay Area and can work on-site at our San Francisco shop. Responsibilities Set up and operate a large-format UV flatbed printer for direct-to-substrate printing. Print on materials such as wood, acrylic, metal, glass, and composite panels. Review and prepare artwork for production, checking dimensions, resolution, color, bleed, and registration. Use RIP software to manage print settings, job layouts, color profiles, and white-ink layers where applicable. Test unfamiliar materials and determine appropriate surface preparation, primers, and print settings. Produce proofs and samples for approval before final production. Maintain consistent color, image quality, adhesion, and registration across individual pieces and multiple-panel projects. Perform routine maintenance, nozzle checks, cleaning, and basic troubleshooting. Keep accurate production records so approved results can be reproduced. Coordinate with designers, project managers, and fabricators to meet project specifications and schedules. Follow equipment safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area. Qualifications At least 3 years of hands-on experience operating large-format UV flatbed printers. Ability to independently manage jobs from file preparation through finished print. Proficiency with RIP software and Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat. Working knowledge of color management, ICC profiles, calibration, and proofing. Experience printing on rigid substrates and troubleshooting adhesion and print-quality issues. Strong attention to detail and an eye for color, alignment, and surface quality. Ability to read dimensions and production drawings and work accurately with large panels. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to safely handle large materials using appropriate equipment and team assistance. Preferred Experience Museum exhibit graphics, fine-art printing, or architectural graphics. White-ink layering and second-surface printing on clear materials. Matching graphics across multiple panels. Coordinating printed graphics with CNC-cut components. Manufacturer training on UV flatbed equipment. Benefits Employer-paid healthcare coverage for employees. 2% employer non-elective retirement contribution. 80 hours of paid vacation annually. 10 paid holidays. Paid sick leave. How to Apply Apply through Indeed with your resume and a brief description of your UV flatbed printing experience. Please include the printer brands and models you have operated, RIP software you have used, and materials you have printed on. Work samples are encouraged. Gizmo Art Production, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Pay: $30.00 - $38.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week Benefits: 401(k) Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Parental leave Experience: operating large-format flatbed printers.: 3 years (Preferred) Ability to Commute: San Francisco, CA 94103 (Required) Work Location: In person

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