Prepress Technician

We are looking for a detail-oriented and skilled Prepress Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for receiving and preparing client files, ensuring accuracy, and generating production-ready materials. This position involves tasks like pre-flighting artwork, creating PDF and hard copy proofs, and making flexo and jet plates. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to advance to a Lead Prepress Specialist role, overseeing the prepress workflow and team operations.

ROLE QUALIFICATIONS

High School or Equivalent Adobe Creative Suite Pre-flight/ Prepress experience Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and align operations and sales processes to achieve business results Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, resourcefully with minimal oversight Experience of at least 1 year Skilled in

Adobe Creative Suite and Quark Mac Computer Programs Used:

Quark Adobe Creative Suites Skill Requirements Ability to work at an advanced level on a Mac in Adobe Creative Suites and Quark. Ability to follow an order all the way through completion beginning from art arrival to layout to manufactured end product. Duties/Responsibilities Typesetting, composition, trapping, stepping, image placement and color modification

Description:

Prepare and RIP client supplied digital files for color printing Benefits Competitive salary package Work closely with customer service to ensure complete customer satisfaction with final product. Must be self motivated, detail oriented, posses time awareness and be able to work with limited direction under a dept manager Knowledge of Esko's Automation Engine and Digital Flexo Suite helpful Perform routine maintenance on all equipment. Making plates and setting up files Pre-flighting client supplied files and make necessary changes to ready for print. Proofread all generated artwork including customer artwork and final approved files Output files to imagesetters or cdi, depending on plate requirements Maintain knowledge of all output devices including proofing equipment, cdi and processors Ensure that files are properly set up and consistent with what the customer desires. Prep the file for the printing process (file manipulation, font sourcing/substitution, file identification, placement, etc.) Process PDF, and graphics files that come in e-mail, delivery, walk in, or other method. Ensure required resources are available to complete job (media, fonts, graphics, etc.). Respond appropriately to fault, error, and alert messages. Evaluate output and adjust to obtain a desired level of image quality. Troubleshoot problems that occur during job submission or the printing process. Address problematic orders and customer complaints. Process, comprehend, and follow detailed written and verbal instructions. Gather, organize, and wrap completed work for delivery to customer or next department. Report mechanical failure to the Production Manager. Conscientious and consistent effort to quickly and accurately complete each task and/or job is the company's productivity standard. Perform any other tasks, duties, or functions directed by the Production. Health & Dental Insurance 401K including profit sharing

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$28.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Adobe Creative Suite and Quark:

1 year (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required)

Work Location:

In person