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Unrivaled Teamwear
Print Shop Technician
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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A Pre-Press Technician operates machinery or equipment used in the first stage of a printing process; makes adjustments to layout, color, images, and text before a document is sent to the press.
$42,871 / year median in Kansas
-6% projected decline
Job Description
Position Summary This position's primary responsibility is the operation of the digital output devices in Graphic Services. The Pre-Press Digital Output Technician can operate the printers, troubleshoot issues, diagnose issues and fix small problems with the machinery while maintaining specific production and efficiency goals. This position is centered around keeping the machines running constantly, monitoring quality, meeting project deadlines and developing an understanding of the technology involved in the printing processes. The position will also require the ability to rip files for DTS as the need arises. About Unrivaled Teamwear Unrivaled Teamwear serves as the parent company of Gear for Sports and Knights Apparel, each an industry leader in the sports and team apparel space. Our family of brands know what goes into great decorated garments, using top-quality fabrics and offering creative decoration options. Each brand offers customers a premier selection and exceptional service for all their sportswear needs, from t-shirts and caps to fleece, performance wear, and outerwear. Key Responsibilities Digital Color Press EFI certified on the Digital Press command workstation. Certified on consumable replacement parts. Trained to replace parts on the printer as needed. For more advanced issues, associate places a service call with the vendor. Monitor supply levels and consumables on all of the Xerox printing devices. Color calibration on all of the Xerox printing devices. Performs pre-flight art function before loading the project to the printer. Packaging/Shipping of printed materials. Large Format Printing EFI certified on the wide format workstation. Certified on consumable replacement parts. Purging printheads. Trained to replace parts on the printer as needed. For more advanced issues, associate places a service call with the vendor. Monitor supply levels and consumables on the wide format print devices. Color calibration on the wide format print devices. Performs pre-flight art function before loading the project to the printer. Finishing of the printed material. - Cutting/Trimming/Grommenting Packaging/Shipping of printed materials. Creates color separate files for screen-print manufacturing Employee pulls and self-assigns projects through an on-line Art/Order dashboard. Manages workflow to effectively meet all deadlines and ship date requirements. Saves art files to appropriate network locations. Works on many different types of graphics, ensures that files are labeled and filed accurately. As needed, runs "the RIP Report" and updates job status via Oracle Reports. Maintains an accurate log of all jobs sent for color separations and other tasks performed each day Other Projects Creating welcome signs, Sales Rep maps and special occasion banners Overtime will be required at certain times throughout the year. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma, general education degree (GED) or related experience. Working knowledge of the Macintosh computer and knowledge of Adobe software is preferred. Proficient in creating color separations for the screen print process. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate. Other duties will be assigned as needed.