Production Print Technician

Location: Hampton, VA (On-Site)
Company: DTF Virginia
Address: 332 Rip Rap Road, Hampton, VA
Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour (based on experience)
Pay Schedule: Weekly

Benefits

✅ Health Insurance
✅ Dental Insurance
✅ Vision Insurance
✅ Seven (7) Days Paid Time Off (PTO) Annually
✅ Paid Holidays
✅ Full-Time Position
✅ Growth & Advancement Opportunities

Join One of Virginia's Fastest Growing Print Production Companies

DTF Virginia is a rapidly growing print manufacturing company specializing in Direct-to-Film (DTF), UV DTF, custom apparel decoration, decals, signage, and specialty print products.

As our company continues to grow, we continue investing in new equipment, technology, and production capabilities. We are seeking an experienced Production Print Technician who takes pride in quality work, understands production environments, and can help keep operations running efficiently.

This is not an entry-level position. We are looking for candidates with prior production, print, sign, manufacturing, or equipment operation experience who can contribute quickly and grow with our company.

If you're someone who enjoys troubleshooting, maintaining quality standards, and taking ownership of your work, we'd like to meet you.

Why DTF Virginia?

At DTF Virginia, your work matters.

You'll have the opportunity to:

Work with advanced print and production equipment
Produce a wide variety of products including DTF transfers, UV DTF products, decals, signage, and specialty print items
Be part of a growing company with opportunities for advancement
Work directly with leadership in a team-oriented environment
Contribute to a company that values accountability, ownership, and quality

We're looking for professionals who want to build a career—not simply fill a position.

Position Summary

The Production Print Technician is responsible for operating, monitoring, troubleshooting, maintaining, and optimizing production equipment while ensuring quality standards are consistently met.

This role requires attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, problem-solving abilities, and the ability to manage multiple production workflows in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate is dependable, self-motivated, technically capable, and comfortable working with production equipment and technology.

What You'll Do

Operate and monitor multiple printers and production systems
Produce DTF transfers, UV DTF products, decals, signage, and specialty printed products
Maintain print quality, color consistency, registration, and alignment
Troubleshoot print, media, software, and equipment-related issues
Perform routine equipment maintenance and preventative care
Load materials and prepare equipment for production runs
Transition between multiple machines and workflows throughout the day
Assist with quality control, finishing, packaging, and fulfillment operations
Maintain a clean, organized, and production-ready workspace
Support implementation of new equipment and production technologies

Required Qualifications

Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a print shop, sign shop, production print environment, manufacturing facility, or similar production setting
Experience operating production equipment and troubleshooting equipment-related issues
Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving abilities
Ability to manage multiple production tasks and priorities simultaneously
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Reliable attendance and professional work ethic
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Comfortable adapting to new equipment, software, and workflows

Preferred Experience

DTF printing
UV DTF printing
Large-format printing
Sign production
Digital print production
RIP software and print workflow systems
Production finishing equipment

Important

DTF-specific experience is not required; however, prior production, print, sign, manufacturing, or machine operation experience is required.

We are seeking experienced professionals who understand production environments, equipment operation, troubleshooting, and quality control.

Schedule & Benefits

Full-Time Position
Monday through Friday
Weekly Pay
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Seven (7) Days Paid Time Off (PTO) Annually
Paid Holidays
Opportunities for Advancement
90-Day Probationary Period

Our Culture

At DTF Virginia, we believe great companies are built by people who take ownership of their work.

We value:

Integrity
Accountability
Reliability
Teamwork
Continuous Improvement
Problem Solving

We're looking for individuals who show up, do quality work, solve problems, and help move the company forward.

If you're an experienced production professional looking for a stable, growing company where your contributions matter, we'd love to hear from you.

DTF Virginia

We print, you profit.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of onboarding requirements and execution of company confidentiality and restrictive covenant agreements.

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