Digital Assembly Operator

The Digital Assembly Operator develops final, high-resolution, print-ready or pre-media output digital files for basic to intermediate production assignments. This position assembles digital files incorporating the completed images from the Color & Retouching team and the packaging layouts from the Production Artists team per client’s/printer technical specifications. Attends client meetings (e.g. pre-production) as necessary. Ensures high quality standards in all Production client deliverables. Ensures accurate, consistent, and high-quality printing of basic to intermediate level final print or pre-media artwork files effectively using industry standard software, tools, and pre-press and print techniques such as:Preparing files to send to the Raster Image Processor (RIP)Trapping, bleeding of assembled filesApplication of printer marks (i.e. mandatories, etc.)Application of color rotation, line screenProduction of final printer files Performs assigned tasks within the overall production workflow and assigned budget, according to work order specifications, industry and company Standard Operating Procedures, (SOP’s), and the client’s brand guidelines and standards. Ensures client project team has most current information about the status of the assigned project(s) by logging and maintaining in project tracking system accurate records of: project plan (sub-project or task) information, time dedicated to specific project(s) and/or quality issues Meets quality standards at all times for all assigned deliverables. Additional duties as assigned.