{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"20e93b86c8fc2d6e88f11fed","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/20e93b86c8fc2d6e88f11fed","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/20e93b86c8fc2d6e88f11fed","title":"Plotter / Print Tech","description":"$20.00 to $22.00/hour At Outform Group, our guiding philosophy is Dare To Innovate.\n\nOutform Group specializes in creating tangible consumer engagements that elevate, connect and humanize brand experiences. We unite leading experts in research, strategy, design, innovation and manufacturing, who work together to create unforgettable brand experiences.\n\nLean, interdisciplinary teams work in close collaboration with clients, helping them to solve their user’s biggest problems. Our user-centric, data-driven approach focuses on creating a seamless experience across different environments.\n\nJOB SUMMARY\n\nThe Plotter Technician is responsible for operating and maintaining plotter and printing equipment in the plotter and digital print facilities, ensuring smooth production workflows and machine functionality. Main duties include but are not limited to carrying out daily tasks inside the Plotter Room and Digital Print Center as needed, or when requested by Design Development Manager and/or Temp Structural Manager. Duties also include maintaining cleanliness and inventory of substrate materials, hardware, adhesives and inks inside of the Plotter Room, Digital Print Center, and proofing printers.\n\nDIRECT REPORTS\n\nNone\n\nSCOPE & ACCOUNTABILITY\n\nAssistant in plotter room for any and all functioning tasks that are temp structural related.\n\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES\n\nDaily cleaning of the Plotter Room including (but not limited to) sweeping up debris, disposing of scrap stock and switching out dumpsters.\nKeeping items and tools organized and clean.\nMaintaining substrate stock levels in Plotter Room, Digital Print Center, and Inventory Racks\nMaintaining inventory of common stock hardware such as, but not limited to plastic clips, twin stick, fiber tubes, joiners, and pole feet, etc.\nMaintaining HP Latex Printer Paper, and Ink levels\nSet up, operate, and troubleshoot large format plotters and related printing/cutting machinery\nCommunicating any need for repairs to Development Manager, and executing or overseeing repairs (via manufacturer support) as needed\nPerforming the following as requested by the Structural Design Team:\nMounting prints to substrates\nRunning plotters\nCreating and packing cartons (also as needed for Permanent/DPM Teams)\nRunning any partial or full small-run Production jobs on plotters, as scheduled\nRecording all completed tasks in departmental Smartsheet schedule promptly and accurately\n\nKEY INTERFACES (NON-REPORTING)\n\nThis role interfaces with many departments and requests; including and not limited to the structural design department, preflight department, Account Project Managers, Development Project Managers, and parts of plant production. All request for the plotter tech assistant are first vetted by the structural design manager.\n\nKEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS\n\nSuccess in this role will be measured against metrics including but not limited to:\n\nTaking direction\nCommunication\nTechnologically adept\nOrganizational skills\n\nQUALIFICATIONS\n\nStrong verbal and verbal communication skills\nBasic technical training in plotters and digital printing techniques and equipment\nAttention to detail and the ability to adhere to established production quality standards\nDemonstrates consistent adherence to safety protocols when handling materials, machinery, and tools, ensuring all operations are performed with the utmost care to prevent injury and equipment damage at all times\nMust be able to speak and write in English\nCertification to operate forklifts, mechanical hand trucks, and basic hand jack training\n\nLEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTES & PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS\n\nThis role requires being able to multitask. Taking responsibility of prioritizing items on the assistant schedule. Taking ownership of inventory. While also taking direction and management from all temporary design team.\n\n#LI-Onsite\n\nOutform does not provide visa sponsorship now or in the future. Outform does not provide relocation assistance.\n\nOutform Group is an equal opportunity employer. Outform Group makes employment decisions and provides equal employment opportunity without regard to an applicant's or employee's race, sex, color, age, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, and local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please notify the Outform Group Human Resources department.\n\nOutform Group, Inc. offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) and matching contributions, HSA and FSA, leave programs, paid time off including holidays, and we continually review to align and update our benefit offerings","company":"Outform Group","rawCompany":"outform group","city":"Chicago","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-19T19:27:03.391Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-5111.00","title":"Prepress Technicians and Workers","slug":"prepress-technicians-and-workers"},{"code":"51-5112.00","title":"Printing Press Operators","slug":"printing-press-operators"},{"code":"17-3029.00","title":"Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other","slug":"engineering-technologists-and-technicians-except-drafters-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"323111","title":"Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books)","slug":"commercial-printing-except-screen-and-books"},{"code":"323120","title":"Support Activities for Printing","slug":"support-activities-for-printing"},{"code":"339950","title":"Sign Manufacturing","slug":"sign-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Plotter / Print Tech","description":"$20.00 to $22.00/hour At Outform Group, our guiding philosophy is Dare To Innovate.\n\nOutform Group specializes in creating tangible consumer engagements that elevate, connect and humanize brand experiences. We unite leading experts in research, strategy, design, innovation and manufacturing, who work together to create unforgettable brand experiences.\n\nLean, interdisciplinary teams work in close collaboration with clients, helping them to solve their user’s biggest problems. Our user-centric, data-driven approach focuses on creating a seamless experience across different environments.\n\nJOB SUMMARY\n\nThe Plotter Technician is responsible for operating and maintaining plotter and printing equipment in the plotter and digital print facilities, ensuring smooth production workflows and machine functionality. Main duties include but are not limited to carrying out daily tasks inside the Plotter Room and Digital Print Center as needed, or when requested by Design Development Manager and/or Temp Structural Manager. Duties also include maintaining cleanliness and inventory of substrate materials, hardware, adhesives and inks inside of the Plotter Room, Digital Print Center, and proofing printers.\n\nDIRECT REPORTS\n\nNone\n\nSCOPE & ACCOUNTABILITY\n\nAssistant in plotter room for any and all functioning tasks that are temp structural related.\n\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES\n\nDaily cleaning of the Plotter Room including (but not limited to) sweeping up debris, disposing of scrap stock and switching out dumpsters.\nKeeping items and tools organized and clean.\nMaintaining substrate stock levels in Plotter Room, Digital Print Center, and Inventory Racks\nMaintaining inventory of common stock hardware such as, but not limited to plastic clips, twin stick, fiber tubes, joiners, and pole feet, etc.\nMaintaining HP Latex Printer Paper, and Ink levels\nSet up, operate, and troubleshoot large format plotters and related printing/cutting machinery\nCommunicating any need for repairs to Development Manager, and executing or overseeing repairs (via manufacturer support) as needed\nPerforming the following as requested by the Structural Design Team:\nMounting prints to substrates\nRunning plotters\nCreating and packing cartons (also as needed for Permanent/DPM Teams)\nRunning any partial or full small-run Production jobs on plotters, as scheduled\nRecording all completed tasks in departmental Smartsheet schedule promptly and accurately\n\nKEY INTERFACES (NON-REPORTING)\n\nThis role interfaces with many departments and requests; including and not limited to the structural design department, preflight department, Account Project Managers, Development Project Managers, and parts of plant production. All request for the plotter tech assistant are first vetted by the structural design manager.\n\nKEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS\n\nSuccess in this role will be measured against metrics including but not limited to:\n\nTaking direction\nCommunication\nTechnologically adept\nOrganizational skills\n\nQUALIFICATIONS\n\nStrong verbal and verbal communication skills\nBasic technical training in plotters and digital printing techniques and equipment\nAttention to detail and the ability to adhere to established production quality standards\nDemonstrates consistent adherence to safety protocols when handling materials, machinery, and tools, ensuring all operations are performed with the utmost care to prevent injury and equipment damage at all times\nMust be able to speak and write in English\nCertification to operate forklifts, mechanical hand trucks, and basic hand jack training\n\nLEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTES & PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS\n\nThis role requires being able to multitask. Taking responsibility of prioritizing items on the assistant schedule. Taking ownership of inventory. While also taking direction and management from all temporary design team.\n\n#LI-Onsite\n\nOutform does not provide visa sponsorship now or in the future. Outform does not provide relocation assistance.\n\nOutform Group is an equal opportunity employer. Outform Group makes employment decisions and provides equal employment opportunity without regard to an applicant's or employee's race, sex, color, age, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, and local laws. 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