Print Lead

**ABOUT US**

Barricades and Signs is the industry leader for all traffic safety needs in Western Canada. Since 2004, Barricades and Signs has experienced steady growth and can support small scale projects to large scale infrastructure needs. We offer a full range of roadside safety products and onsite traffic services to our customers. We treat our employees like our family and with such significant growth there is ample room for growth and professional development. Come be a part of our growing team

**POSITION OVERVIEW**

We are looking for a Print Lead to join our team As a vital member of the production team, the Print Lead is responsible for leading a team of Print Technicians in the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of wide format printers, laminators, and plotters.

**WHAT WE CAN OFFER**
- Full benefits package (health, vision, dental, disability, etc.)
- Employee assistance program
- Health Savings Account
- Competitive compensation
- Strong vacation entitlement with bonus paid leave over Christmas
- Growing Company with room for professional development and advancement

**KEY RESPONSABILITIES**
- Assign work to Print Technicians ensuring quality expectations and deadlines are met
- Provide training to new hires and team members regarding proper protocols and procedures
- Communicating with other departments regarding potential problems or delays impacting deadlines
- Oversee the cleaning and maintenance of print equipment
- Establish work schedules for Print Technicians and reduce overtime
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot wide format printers, laminators, and plotters
- Load and unload paper, ink, and other printing materials as required ensuring the correct type and quantity is used for appropriate jobs
- Monitor Print jobs for quality, colour accuracy, and consistency
- Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on printing equipment and escalate more technical issues to print lead
- Prepare and set up printing files received from the design team
- Complete file element conversions specific to printer operations
- Communicate with print lead any problems or potential delays
- Keep working area clean and tidy
- Other duties as assigned

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Dependability and reliability
- Previous experience as a Print Technician or in a similar role is preferred
- Proficiency with printing equipment and software
- General working knowledge of computers, spreadsheets, google docs
- Strong attention to detail
- Knowledge of printing techniques, materials, and industry best practices
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills

**HOURS OF WORK**:
The typical work schedule will be Monday through Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm with a 30-minute lunch break.