Mac Operator

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Reprographics

Bowler's Croft, Basildon, Essex

Full Spectrum Print & Marketing is looking for an experienced Mac Operator to join our busy production team in Basildon.

This is a practical, hands-on pre-press role for someone who understands commercial print, takes pride in accuracy, and can prepare supplied artwork confidently for production.

Experience with
Kodak Prinergy workflow and Heidelberg Supra setter CTP would be a strong advantage, although we are happy to support the right person with further training.

You will be responsible for checking, preparing and outputting artwork for a wide range of print projects, working closely with our production and account management teams.

The role will include:

• Checking supplied artwork and PDFs before production
• Pre-flighting files and identifying potential print issues
• Making artwork amendments where required
• Preparing files for litho and digital print
• Imposition and plate output
• Supporting CTP production
• Liaising with internal teams to resolve artwork queries
• Helping maintain quality, consistency and accuracy across all jobs
• Working to production schedules and agreed deadlines

This role would suit someone who enjoys solving artwork and production challenges, understands the importance of getting things right first time, and is comfortable working in a busy print environment.

We are looking for someone with a good working knowledge of commercial print and pre-press processes.

You should have:

• Experience as a Mac Operator, Artworker, Pre-press Operator or similar
• Good knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
• Strong understanding of print-ready PDFs
• Knowledge of bleed, trim, colour, overprint, transparency, fonts and image resolution
• A practical understanding of litho and digital print production
• The ability to work well as part of a team

Experience with
Kodak Prinergy
, Heidelberg Supra setter
, imposition, CTP output and PDF workflow systems would be highly beneficial.

Full Spectrum Print & Marketing is an established print and marketing company based in Basildon, Essex
.

We produce a wide range of commercial print, including litho print, digital print, large format, mailing, finishing and fulfilment. Our focus is on quality, service and reliable production, supported by experienced people and continued investment in modern print technology.

• Competitive salary, depending on experience
• Varied work across a wide range of commercial print projects
• Supportive and experienced production team
• Modern print and pre-press workflow
• Opportunity to develop your skills further

Certified Quality Management

FSC Certified Materials

Our ISO 14001 certification reflects our commitment to reducing our environmental impact, from waste management to energy efficiency.

10 Honywood Business Park
Honywood Road
Basildon
Essex
SS14 3HW

As an ISO 9001
, ISO 27001
, and ISO 14001 certified company, we maintain the highest standards in print quality, data security, and environmental responsibility. Full Spectrum Print is FSC Accredited