Pre-Press Technician

Job Description

Job Highlights

The Pre-Press Tech lays out jobs for printing using a variety of graphics software application to work with technical layout and design components. In addition, prepares layout and graphics design upon request of customer and assists in pre-press functions such as trapping artwork, determining proper screening, and color correction if needed.

Job Summary & Requirements

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepare files for printing, by assigning correct color names and rotation, trapping to print standards for both flexographic and gravure print processes, setting angles and line screen based on technical and docket information in Adobe Illustrator using Esko plugins
• Color correct images if needed using Adobe Photoshop
• Pre-Distort art for shrink sleeve files
• Create hard copy proofs using Epson inkjet printers, as well as pdf proofs, for customer approval
• Proofread files prepared by Prepress Technicians
• Step and Repeat one-up files using Automation Engine ensuring final stepped file matches docket information
• Work directly with clients and reprographics companies to ensure final files are correct
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proficient with relative programs such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat
• Excellent computer skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to multitask in tight deadline driven position
• Ability to problem solve to effectively make files print ready
• Good organization skills
• Ability to work both within a team and by oneself
• Experience with Esko software desired
• Knowledge of trapping and separating files preferred
• Knowledge of printing processes preferred
• Good mechanical aptitude and skills
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, Standard Operating Procedures, maintenance instructions and manuals
• Ability to troubleshoot problems
• Willingness and ability to work with other team members and management
• Strong work ethic and good attitude towards work
• Honest, reliable team player
• Safety conscious and comply with all general safety policies and procedures in accordance with Company, State and Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• 6 months or more Experience in a manufacturing environment (preferred)

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms above and below shoulder level
• Regularly stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Regularly communicate in some manner either by speech/hearing or through written communication.
• Regularly use of vision abilities including close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly work around moving machinery and heavy equipment.
• Frequently required to push/pull.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequently exposed to high-speed moving mechanical parts.
• Frequently exposed to UV, strobing or flashing light.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes, dust or airborne particles.
• Regularly exposed to moderate noise level in the work environment.