Retail Printing Specialist

Printing Specialist / Production Assistant

The Printfather Print Shop | Atlanta, GA | $16–$17/hour
Part-Time | Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Approximately 20 hrs/week | In-Person

About Us

The Printfather is an Atlanta-based print shop built from the ground up over the past four years. Whether we are producing a small personal order, a business project, or a high-profile job, every client receives the same standard: our best.

Excellence is not something we aim for. It is what we deliver.

Job Summary

We are hiring a part-time Printing Specialist / Production Assistant to support daily print production and shop operations. This role includes hands-on training on professional print equipment with a clear path to full-time employment and future leadership opportunities for the right candidate.

The ideal candidate is punctual, detail-oriented, dependable, honest, and willing to learn. This person should take pride in their work, communicate clearly, and be comfortable working in a hands-on, fast-paced production environment.

This position will begin as a production assistant role, with training toward becoming a primary printer operator for the shop.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily print production and shop workflow.
• Learn to operate the Roland VG3-540 printer/cutter and 54-inch cold laminator.
• Operate heat press machines for apparel and specialty print jobs.
• Prepare and precheck customer files in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Make basic graphic design adjustments when needed.
• Produce large format products including banners, posters, decals, signs, foam boards, standees, wall graphics, floor decals, and window graphics.
• Perform finishing tasks including trimming, laminating, mounting, weeding vinyl, taping, and packaging.
• Inspect completed orders for quality, accuracy, color consistency, and overall presentation.
• Assist walk-in customers professionally and courteously.
• Assist with on-site installations including wall graphics, floor decals, and window graphics.
• Keep the production area clean, organized, and safe.
• Communicate clearly about order issues, delays, mistakes, or questions.
• Manage materials carefully to reduce waste and avoid unnecessary reprints.
• Take initiative to solve reasonable production issues without constant supervision.
• Lift, carry, and move materials up to 40 lbs.
• Work reliably in a fast-paced, active production environment.

Required Qualifications

• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Punctual, dependable, and honest.
• Strong work ethic and personal integrity.
• Ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Ability to take initiative and solve problems independently.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Comfortable in a hands-on, active production environment.
• Able to communicate professionally with walk-in customers.
• Willingness to learn print equipment, finishing processes, and shop procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Large format printing experience.
• Experience with vinyl, banners, decals, laminating, mounting, or heat press production.
• Experience with print file setup and production workflows.
• Experience operating printers, cutters, laminators, or finishing tools.
• Experience with installations such as wall graphics, window graphics, or floor decals.
• Canva experience.

Compensation & Schedule

• Pay: $16–$17/hour based on experience.
• Pay increase eligible after training and performance review.
• Schedule: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Approximately 20 hours/week.
• In-person position based in Atlanta, GA.
• Path to full-time as skills and responsibilities grow.
• Future leadership opportunity for candidates who demonstrate reliability, skill development, and growth.

Growth Opportunity

This role is designed for someone who wants to grow with the company. The right candidate will have the opportunity to move from part-time production assistant into a full-time printer operator role. As skills, reliability, and leadership ability develop, this person may also be considered for a future shop manager position.

We are not just looking for someone who wants a job. We are looking for someone who wants to become part of a growing print shop where excellence is the standard.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your resume and a brief message explaining your experience with print production, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, design, customer service, or hands-on production work.

Portfolio samples or examples of previous design, print, or production work are welcome but not required.

Pay: $15.25 - $16.25 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work Location: In person