Prepress Technician

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

·         Responsible for digital plate and digital proof output of customer projects.

·         Check job ticket and supplied samples to be sure that all job instructions necessary to complete the job are correct and present;

·         Review customer supplied documents to determine all necessary adjustments;

·         Responsible for the correct layout of imposed pages within press, bindery, and paper limitations;

·         Responsible for processing variable data files.

·         Process customer files including layouts, fonts and images.  Submit final proofs for customer review and approval.  Consult Project Manager with problems and unclear instructions.

·         Follow quality control measures to ensure all manufacturing procedures are followed.

·         Make periodic adjustments to equipment such as calibration and cleaning.

·         Organize files (electronic and paper) in the proper folders for easy archival of jobs.

·         Continue to advance technical knowledge and provide instruction to customers on different prepress software especially on their uses for a commercial printing company.

·         Cross train on all job functions within pre-press including: page processing, imposition, variable data, proofing, platemaking, etc.

·         Comply with all safety procedures and good housekeeping requirements.

 

Qualifications & Requirements:

·         High school diploma/equivalency required.  Trade/vocational school preferred.

·         Minimum 2 years experience in prepress and/or a graphic arts related position.

·         Ability to perform basic arithmetic skills such as fractions and decimals, including ability to read a ruler in metric and inches, as well as distinguish points and picas.

·         Ability to distinguish colors.

·         Knowledge of printing papers, characteristics and uses.

·         Knowledge of offset printing process including finishing techniques.

·         PC and MAC computer competency including knowledge of: Adobe InDesign/Acrobat/Photoshop/Illustrator, Pitstop Professional, Kodak Prinergy and Preps.

·         Ability to apply problem solving in both a team atmosphere as well as individually.

·         Frequent lifting 15-20 pounds; occasional lifting and carrying materials up to 50 pounds.

·         Ability to work under the pressure of deadlines and schedules.

·         Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

·         Strong knowledge of English grammar, spelling and punctuation.

·         Knowledge of color management a plus.

·         Knowledge of e-commerce a plus.