Prepress Operator

Description

The Prepress Operator is responsible for setting up and operating prepress equipment and preparing materials for flexographic printing according to written and/or verbal instructions, established company procedures, safety, and quality guidelines. Capable of resolving routine production issues to ensure quality standards are met and to support press efficiency. Works with a commitment to quality, a sense of urgency, and a purpose of always exceeding customer expectations.

• Receive production order and job assignments from Lead and respond appropriately.
• Read and understand job tickets to accurately define job requirements including colors, substrates, and production specifications.
• Operate prepress equipment safely and efficiently producing quality products.
• Prepare materials for production including file setup, plate/screen preparation, and part storage as required.
• Inspection of prepared materials produced to job specifications and quality standards prior to release to production.
• Collaborate with production to ensure job readiness and alignment with approved proofs or print requirements.
• Complete production records as required by company policy.
• Solve routine production issues related to prepress and job setup.
• Ensure cleanliness of work area by maintaining organized equipment, materials, and workspace.
• Project positive and professional behavior/attitude.
• Follow administrative procedures established for inter/intradepartmental interaction.
• Able to read, review and understand job tickets, proofs, and technical specifications.
• Additional tasks/duties/special projects may be assigned, as necessary, including cross-department assignments.

• Screen, flexo or offset printing experience required
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience
• Mechanical/machine skills required
• Basic math skills

• Proficient computer skills required
• Mechanical aptitude
• Detail oriented
• Ability to solve routine production issues
• Work independently with little supervision
• Multitask – ability to handle multiple tasks in fast paced environment
• Good communication skills
• Good judgment of quality, design, and production standards
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds
• Bending and twisting throughout shift
• Standing and walking for extended periods