Digital Print Apprentice

Batavia , Batavia, IL, US · On-siteUp to $18

About this role

Role and Responsibilities

Learn the following tasks to operate various machines within the digital printing department.  Works closely with Lead Digital Printer to meet schedules, attention to details, graphic files, and quality of work performed by department.

  • Work with members of department to learn to print high quality graphics that will be manufactured into various visual communication products.
  • Set up and run fabric through the wash line 
  • Start up and understand the operation of loop steamer 
  • Maintenance
  • Color matching
  • Spare parts
  • Raw Materials
  • Other
  • Work with members of department to learn to print high quality graphics that will be manufactured into various visual communication products.
  • Ensure accurate, consistent, and timely completion of production schedules
  • Perform assigned tasks within the overall workflow that produces a product that meets or exceeds customers’ expectations
  • Meet quality standards at all times for all projects and provide recommendations for improvements
  • Load large rolls of paper and fabrics
  • Stack and organize fabric and material 
  • General room cleaning and maintenance responsibility
  • Communicate within the organization with Printing, Graphics, and Operations in a professional manner

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines and managing multiple projects
  • Ability to speak and read English fluently

 


Monday - Friday Day shift

Company at a glance

FlagSource is a company devoted to making world-class US & Custom flags and banners welcoming clients with custom needs and unique manufacturing requests.

1920 - John & Lillian Schultz began, on their back porch, making fraternal regalia in Chicago.
1950 - The Schultz Manufacturing Company formed between Lillian & her daughter Dorothy's husband, Walter T. Christiansen.
1951 - Rented small store and shop
1956 - J.C. Schultz incorporated. Walter - president, Lillian - VP, Dorothy - Sec/Trea.
1960's - John & Bill, 3rd generation family manufactured a full line of Flags & Banners.
1976 - "FlagSource" trademarked & became synonymous with quality.
1970's - designed & manufactured the first McDonald’s corporate flag, introduced the Nylon II American flag with screen printed stars, used mail order catalogs, popularized "boutique" flags
1984 - the company moved from Northlake to St. Charles, Illinois.
1985 - John T. Christiansen died at age 40
1987 - Walter Christiansen died
1989 - Bill Christiansen resigned
1990 - Janice M. Christiansen became president of the company, working for the company since 1975 in various positions. Fourth generation, Jon and Spencer Christiansen, took active roles in the company.
2005 - Moved from St. Charles to it's current location in Batavia.
2021 - 4th Generation Owner, Spencer Christiansen became President of FlagSource. The company is poised for rapid growth.

For a century, FlagSource continues to meet and exceed the needs of its client base and is positioned for further growth in the coming months and years.

Founded1920
Team Size51-200 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryConsumer Goods
Location
Batavia, Illinois, United States
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