PrePress Technician

SHIFT: Mon-Tues 8am-5pm;
Wed-Fri 9am-6pm

Shift: Mon-Tues 8am-5pm;
Wed-Fri 9am-6pm

If you have experience as a graphic designer and looking to advance in the printing industry, our prepress department is for you!

We are looking for a candidate that is willing to learn and excel in a fast-paced production environment, demonstrate effective communication skills, and is highly organized and detail-oriented.

COMPANY

brings together people from diverse personal and professional backgrounds to create a technology-centered, people-powered culture that is constantly evolving and redefining how marketing is done. Our team members bring to work a combined history of dedication, service and being the best at what they do-everyday. With over 30 production facilities in the US and Canada (and growing!), we provide comprehensive digital marketing services, commercial printing, warehousing & fulfillment, direct mail marketing, sign manufacturing & fabrication, and promotional products.

We are expanding at warp speed and are adding to our team - from our sales office and shop floor locations to our remote online team members. We are a diverse, creative, and passionate crew who is always looking to discover and implement fresh, innovative ideas and make some pretty amazing things.

JOB SUMMARY

The Pre-Press Technician is responsible for all work performed in the prepress process.

Preflight, troubleshoot and prepare customer supplied PDF files for plate and compile job tickets for production fulfillment.

Works on client's images for crisp, perfectly aligned printing, creates physical printing proofs, digital files, and the Print Production of such designs.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze files provided by clients or in-house design teams and assess suitability for printing, checking critical aspects of images and text.
• Troubleshoot and fix file issues, including alignment, color, exposure, clarity, grain and other image and typography problems, as well as manipulating for bleed and registration.
• Convert approved image files for use with digital printing equipment or physical Production preparation.
• Operate several presses with different size and color capacities.
• Manage separations and review changes to meet equipment requirements.
• Set up, monitor, and adjust the printing processes.
• Perform light maintenance of equipment, including replacement of consumable supplies as needed.
• Transfer files and proof images electronically.
• Review and plan job scheduling based on verbal or printed instructions by management.
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Other duties as assigned

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Skilled in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Acrobat and Photoshop)
• Knowledge in Kodak Prinergy, Insite and Preps a plus
• Knowledge in Enfocus Pitstop Pro a plus
• Working knowledge in a Macintosh environment
• 1-3 years of experience in a prepress or graphic design environment for commercial print production preferred
• Knowledge of press, bindery and mail specifications a plus

PREFERRED SKILLS

• AA / Graphic Design degree is a plus.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
• Previous knowledge of production printing.

Our Company offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short & long-term disability, 401k, PTO, and Company-paid holidays.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.