Prepress Operator 3

About the Role

Review electronic files received from clients and check them for thoroughness and completeness in advance of the plate making process.

Responsibilities

• Using electronic page layout software (desktop publishing software), manipulate the format of the print job to the dimensions of the paper.
• Determine page layout, accounting for folds, trims, bleeds and gripper, and add crop marks and color bars as necessary.
• Identify missing or problematic components and communicate them to the Customer Service Rep, customer and production personnel.
• Work directly with Customer Service Rep, customer, and production personnel as necessary to work out any problems with the job.
• Load customer supplied electronic files for output during the manufacturing process.
• May prepare color proofs for customer review.
• May impose images and operate CTP plate making equipment and bending/tabbing equipment to prepare plates for press.
• Perform quality checks on finished plates before releasing to manufacturing.

Requirements

• 5-7 years Mac experience required in a manufacturing environment.
• Process color experience is required.
• Process color and reproduction experience is a must.
• Variable data creation and editing skills.
• Must be able to work with various graphic design and layout software applications commonly used on Mac's and PC's.
• Two to Three years of Kodak Prinergy experience.
• A thorough understanding of digital file formats (pdf, tiff, eps) from different operating systems (Mac and PC) is required.
• Advanced color management skills and the ability to work with different digital file formats are required.
• Must have the ability to output digital files to various output devices; must have the ability to continue to learn and use new graphics software on an ongoing basis.
• Must have an understanding of the offset printing process and how one color affects another.
• Mechanical skills using small hand tools in order to make minor repairs and perform maintenance on a flatbed scanner, image setter, and automated film processing equipment is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Color correction and proofing experience a plus.
• Color management experience a plus.
• Experience with imposition software (Mac) and Adobe Creative Suite software (PC) is preferred.

Pay

The pay range for this role at the noted location is $26.00 to $32.00 per hour. The actual rate of pay offered may vary based upon, but not limited to: education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift, and location. In addition to base salary, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include overtime, shift differential.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
• Tuition assistance
• Maternity leave
• Adoption assistance
• Employer/partner discounts