Primary responsibility is Prepress Mac file production for offset printed products including: packaging, saddlestitch and perfectbind books, menus, diecut/foil/emboss items and all other general commercial work. Candidate must have a well-rounded knowledge of the entire print production process, strong verbal and written communication skills, maintain high quality standards and be detail oriented.

Job Duties

• Perform work as assigned by Prepress Manager. This includes:


• Application file prep


• Make plates


• Trim and QC proofs


• Use Adobe Suite products daily, especially InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop


• Use Prepress software/impostion (i.e. Kodak Prinergy/Preps)


• Communicate well. Respond to questions and provide support to others in Prepress, outside departments and clients in a professional manner


• Make suggestions to improve processes and reduce mistakes


• Observe that proper quality control procedures are being followed


• Keep department clean and organized

Schedule

Monday – Friday 2pm to 10pm with overtime and Saturday rotation as needed.

Position Structure:

The Prepress Operator reports directly to the Prepress Manager