Qualifications:
- 3 years of work experience in the print industry and/or prepress.
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, especially Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Acrobat Google Suite, Onyx, and RIP software.
- Strong written and verbal skills.
- Ability to work in a high-production, fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work flexible hours and overtime.
- Ability and willingness to learn new software and hardware technologies.
- Familiarity with page layout, image manipulation, drawing, and PDF handling software.
- Previous experience or education in Graphic Arts.
- Ability to work effectively without direct supervision.
- Working knowledge of PDF creation.
Responsibilities:
- File Preparation: Receive, evaluate, and process digital files from clients or internal teams. Convert files into print-ready formats, ensuring compatibility with various printing processes.
- Maintain equipment within the department.
- Be an energetic go-getter who excels in a fast-paced environment.
- Read work orders as well as all notes and instructions (customer notes, digital paperwork, etc.).
- Check document size and margins, colors, and extend bleeds, verify that fonts are working properly, and troubleshoot when necessary.
- Operate and maintain prepress software and equipment, including RIP (Raster Image Processor) systems, proofing devices, and other related tools.
- Verify that graphics and images process correctly and troubleshoot when necessary.
- Make necessary adjustments for the document to refine/RIP correctly.
- Adjust traps as needed.
- Perform basic troubleshooting of files that error throughout the workflow.
- Work closely with CSRs, graphic designers, production managers, etc., to resolve issues/problems.
- Maintain digital paperwork.
- Identify when pre/post proof alteration forms are necessary.
- Review reports and prepress schedules daily for job priority.
- Troubleshoot problems on MAC/PC.
- Perform/maintain prepress equipment.
- Perform other duties as directed.
- Demonstrate troubleshooting skills.
- Communicate effectively to resolve any discrepancies or issues during the prepress process.
