Display Production Technician

The Display Production Technician supports Mitteras Display vertical by performing a dual technical function: producing AutoCAD schematics and engineering drawings used to guide display fabrication and providing prepress and file preparation support for dye sublimation production. Works primarily with work handed down from the Director of Engineering and collaborates with the Display Operations Manager to provide backup support for dye sublimation file prep.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Produces AutoCAD schematics and engineering drawings for display structures including frames hardware and component assemblies used to guide fabrication.
• Performs prepress and file preparation for dye sublimation production including preflight color management file sizing and output-ready PDF preparation using Adobe Creative Suite.
• Interprets project briefs customer specifications and direction from the Director of Engineering to produce accurate production-ready drawings and files.
• Ensures all CAD drawings and prepress files are complete accurate and properly formatted before handoff to fabrication or production teams.
• Coordinates with the Director of Engineering and Display Operations Manager on priorities and timelines; flags missing inputs spec conflicts and file issues relating to production
• Maintains CAD and prepress files using established file-naming version control and documentation standards to ensure assets are accessible to production and engineering teams
• Accurately tracks and reports time against jobs and projects in accordance with company procedures.
• Maintains a clean and organized workspace and adheres to safety standards applicable to the production environment.
• Cooperate with and supports other departments as needed including estimating scheduling and customer service to ensure Display projects are executed accurately and on time.
• Identifies opportunities to improve CAD drafting standards prepress workflows or file handoff processes and communicates recommendations to the Director of Engineering or Display Operations Manager.
• Performs other duties as requested.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability keeping with Mitteras philosophy that each individual should be encouraged to reach his or her full potential and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) reasonable accommodations or modifications will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Hours may vary depending on departmental staffing needs.

• 2 years of experience in CAD drafting prepress or a related technical production role; experience in display signage or large-format print a plus
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for producing detailed schematics and engineering drawings for structural display components
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator Photoshop Acrobat) for dye sublimation prepress file preflight and PDF preparation
• Understanding of color management and output requirements specific to dye sublimation printing preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate clean technical drawings and files with minimal errors
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects across both CAD and prepress workstreams prioritizing effectively under deadlines
• Comfortable working in a cross-functional environment and communicating technical information clearly to both engineering and production team members
• Self-directed and adaptable with a willingness to grow skills across both technical drafting and digital prepress disciplines
• Effective communications skills with all levels within the organization

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times.
• Requires fine motor hand and arm movement manual dexterity and coordination.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department in the facility.

Mittera is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements. All applicants must be 18 years of age or older.