Prepress Technician

Prepress Technician Job Description The technician is responsible for preparing artwork for flexographic, lithographic and digital printing environments. The technician will have a strong technical background in prepress and related software, GMG, Packz, and Adobe Creative Suite software, with an emphasis on Adobe Illustrator, as well as knowledge in Mac and Windows operating systems. The ideal candidate has experience in the corrugated packaging industry. They will also have experience working with customers and sales representatives to achieve the client’s creative look while creating a production friendly file. Duties and Responsibilities Present ideas and designs to customers Work with 3D designers to achieve client’s packaging goals Adept at converting artwork to print for flexographic, lithographic and digital presses Collaborates with in-house design and press professionals to accomplish the desired end product Follow press guidelines for proper color separation and trapping requirements Attend press checks to ensure the quality and color accuracy of printed pieces Maintains cutting edge technical knowledge Minimum Qualifications Two years or more experience in a prepress environment Experienced in package design and flexographic printing Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop expert Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Ability to follow up in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously Meet deadlines with accurate and consistent results Preferable Qualifications Associates degree or higher GMG Color Software experience Experience with Hybrid Packz software Familiar with Adobe InDesign Experienced in four-color process printing methods Experienced with Mac and PC computers Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job in an office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Performance Measures The performance of the employee will be measured as follows: Operating standards - the employee will need to meet or exceed the Operating Standards in the areas of creativity, quality, safety, customer satisfaction, and productivity. Such standards will be set annually and communicated to the employee. Personal growth - while the company will provide the tools to assist the employee to grow professionally the responsibility for moving forward lies with the individual. Each year there will be goals developed and agreed to by the employee and his/her supervisor. Employee relations - through observations the employee will be evaluated regarding his/her behaviors associated with appropriate human interaction, respect and communication. Creativity - this will be evaluated by how active the employee is in creative problem solving, and participating in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas. Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans