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Ardens Print
DTF Printer Operator Experience Required
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What they do
A File Clerk maintains paper or electronic records for a company or organization. Enters data and organizes and retrieves files. Makes copies and scans of documents.
$37,903 / year median in Texas
-11% projected decline
Job Description
Job Overview Ardens Print is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented DTF Printer Operator with a minimum of one year of recent, hands-on commercial DTF printing experience. This is not an entry-level position. The selected candidate will be responsible for managing the complete DTF production workflow, including preparing artwork, operating DTF printers and RIP software, performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting equipment, monitoring print quality, cutting transfers, and matching completed prints with customer orders. The ideal candidate can work independently, maintain consistent print quality, meet daily production deadlines, and take ownership of the DTF printing department. Responsibilities Operate commercial DTF printers and RIP software. Print customer orders accurately and efficiently. Prepare and edit production-ready artwork using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. Check artwork sizing, resolution, transparency, color accuracy, and layout before printing. Perform daily, weekly, and preventive printer maintenance. Troubleshoot common printing, ink-flow, printhead, alignment, and equipment issues. Monitor color consistency, print quality, registration, and overall output. Cut completed DTF transfers and match them with the correct order paperwork. Perform quality-control inspections before orders move to the next production stage. Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area. Keep basic production and maintenance records. Required Experience Minimum one year of recent hands-on experience operating commercial DTF printers . Strong knowledge of DTF printing, maintenance, troubleshooting, and production workflows. Excellent working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. Experience preparing artwork for professional print production. Experience using RIP software and managing gang sheets. Strong understanding of resolution, transparency, vector files, color correction, and print sizing. Excellent attention to detail, organization, reliability, and time management. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced production environment. Important Please apply only if you have recent commercial DTF printer experience and strong professional graphic design skills. Applicants with only heat-press, screen-printing, sublimation, warehouse, or hobby-printer experience will not be considered.