Prepress Technician

The Prepress Technician is responsible for the processing of customer files in preparation for printing. Shift 7 am-3 pm A Prepress Technician will pre-flight, troubleshoot, prepare, and impose for final output. This position will include file processing, type and color corrections, proofing, and preparing files for plating.

Duties and responsibilities

 Work with Customer Service staff to prepare customer supplied files for proofing and production based on customer directions and guidelines.  Read and follow Job Ticket instructions.  Prepare artwork for Offset printing, commercial and carton packaging.  Prepare artwork for Flexo printing both conventional and digital production.

 Maintain high levels of quality, accuracy, and productivity.  Participate in color management processes for Offset and Flexo divisions.  Help with maintaining existing Proofing Systems.  Help in maintaining and coordinating troubleshooting LTi Prepress Systems.

Qualifications

 High school diploma or equivalent preferred.  Experience with Kodak software preferable including Prinergy Workflow, Kodak ColorFlow Pro, Preps, and Pandora.  Experience with CGS Oris Proofing Software a plus.  Design experience with Adobe Creative Suite a must.  Color Management experience a plus.  Familiarity with variable data processing is a plus.

 Basic working skills utilizing Microsoft Office.  Must have excellent attention to detail and multitasking skills.  Must be able to communicate effectively with other employees, and management.  Must be able to maintain good attendance.  Must be willing to work overtime as needed.  Must be a team player.  This is a 1 st shift position currently.