Digitization Technician

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Ancestry is looking for a project-based temporary Digitization Technician to work on a contract basis in Draper, UT.

Location: On-site only (not a remote or work-from-home position)
 Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
 Reports to: Imaging Operations Manager
 Employment Type: Temporary contract - 3 months
 Compensation: $17.00 per hour
This is a temporary contract position and is not eligible for Ancestry benefits.

About the Role
At Ancestry, we're passionate about helping people discover, preserve, and connect with their family stories. As a Digitization Technician, you'll play an important role in that mission — working with historical documents, specialized scanning equipment, and digital workflows to create accurate, high-quality digital images.
This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, technically proficient, and thrives in a structured, production-focused environment. Success here means balancing speed with precision, following established standards, and taking genuine pride in the quality of your work.

What You'll Do

• Digitize archival documents according to Ancestry's imaging and quality standards
• Inspect scanned images to verify accuracy, completeness, and image quality
• Track production progress and maintain detailed quality records, spreadsheets, and logs
• Organize, process, and securely transmit digital image files
• Perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting on scanning equipment
• Complete image processing, file organization, and metadata management tasks
• Follow established SOPs and communicate quality concerns or process improvement ideas to Leads
• Collaborate with teammates to meet production goals and project deadlines
• Handle valuable historical records with care and professionalism

Who You Are

• Experienced in document digitization, scanning, imaging technology, or related production workflows
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities
• Detail-oriented — exceptional accuracy and consistency in everything you do
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently within a collaborative team
• Tech-savvy and quick to learn new software and equipment
• A problem-solver who can identify and resolve workflow issues before they escalate
• Background in Photography, Library & Information Science, Archival Studies, History, or Museum Studies is a plus

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods and perform repetitive hand and wrist movements
• Ability to lift up to 25–30 pounds
• Ability to distinguish fine visual detail and accurately evaluate image quality

What Makes You Successful
You take pride in accurate, high-quality work. You're dependable, thrive in structured environments, and find meaning in preserving historical records for future generations.

Additional Information:

Ancestry is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. In addition, Ancestry will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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