CNC Router/Mutoh/Flatbed Operator

Job Title: CNC Router/Mutoh/Flatbed Operator

Classification: Non-Exempt

Revised: June 14, 2023

The CNC Router/Mutoh/Flatbed Operator is responsible for understanding and operating, under the direction of the Production Manager, Signs, machinery used in sign fabrication including the Mimaki JFX 500 2131 flatbed printer, Mutoh for printing on various substrates, and the Multi Cam Apex 3R CNC Router.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the full-scale operation including programming of the APEX 3R CNC Router to cut materials such as foam, textiles, etc.).
• Responsible for service checks, daily and scheduled maintenance, and other periodic inspections of the machines according to the manufacture recommendation.
• Responsible for working closely with Signage Designers to receive art files for printing and understanding any special instructions for the job.
• Uses EFI and Onyx Rip programs to program flatbed printer and produce media.
• Responsible for cutting and weeding vinyl, decals, lettering, laminating vinyl etc. according to the job ticket.
• Responsible for assisting with fabrication of wood, metal, and plastic signs and sign components.
• Assures the product is free of defects and is the best quality possible.
• Attends trainings and various courses to stay up to date technically with any changes in software, processes, operations, etc. used in CNC routing or Flatbed printing.
• Utilizes sign knowledge to travel to job sites and install various signage per client specifications and represent Graphcom in a positive manner.
• Responsible for assisting with installs and ensures that every job site is clean and free of debris prior to leaving. Takes pictures of final installation.
• Maintains a general knowledge of jobs in production (via workorders).
• Prioritizes schedule to complete jobs in production in accordance with deadlines.
• Responsible for ordering consumables (ink, etc.) for printer and other shop supplies.
• Responsible for monthly inventory audit and maintaining accurate inventory on consumables like paint, vinyl, inks, metals, etc.
• Responsible for ensuring that company vehicles are fully prepared before on-site installations by loading tools, materials, maps, directions and any other necessary equipment related to the installation process.
• Responsible for posting all materials and labor to work orders daily.
• Communicates with Production Manager, Signs, Project Manager(s) and Business Development Representatives to ensure best production methods for jobs are being utilized.
• Notifies Production Manager Signs in a timely manner of any materials that are required of a job.

• Responsible for maintaining machine inspection sheets, cleaning equipment and work area; assists in maintaining a neat work area including company vehicles.
• Adheres to all safety regulations including, but not limited to, OSHA, Air Lift Safety operations, State motor vehicle operation laws, etc.
• Responsible for completing Vehicle Safety Checks and communicating any issues to Production Manager, Signs.
• Responsible for packaging defective-free finished products for shipment or delivery.
• Responsible for keeping all flat substrates neat and organized in storage area
• Cross trained as needed in other areas of the Business.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• High school diploma/GED preferred.
• Previous experience in a signage/large format strongly preferred.
• Preferred experience applying vinyl.
• Preferred experience with EnRoute or other similar CNC file program.
• Knowledge of Corel Draw and Adobe products.
• Knowledge graphic design and vector graphics is required (1+ years).
• Comfortable working with heights (from a boom).
• Graphcom required trainings.
• Valid Driver’s License required with no moving violations within 3 years (annual MVR check) with ability to obtain medical card.

PPE Recommended/Required

• Eye Protection
• Hearing Protection

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.