Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor
- Read and accurately interpret production orders and printing specifications to process files.
- Modify art files to be print ready, including setting traps, overprints, editing images to have minimum dot coverage, setting type
- Setup layouts and step and repeat files
- Output Hard copy proofs
- Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor
- Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
- This is not a design position
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
- Proficiency with Both Mac and Windows operating systems.
- Proficiency in MS Office - Word, Excel and Outlook
- Adobe CC/CS experience. Proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat
- Preferred experience with Soft and hard copy proofing and RIP programs
- Preferred experience using prepress workflows or printing software including Kodak Prinergy, and EFI Radius.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
- Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
- Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
- High school diploma or GED required
- 2-3 years of Pre-Press experience and Platemaking or vocational/technical degree is preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
- Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone
- Must have the ability to be punctual and maintain regular attendance