The EPP Operator provides EPP support to the Prepress Department by preparing graphic files for production. The Platemaker ensures the quality of plates, incoming customer files, proofs and layouts in the prepress department.
Demonstrates commitment to safety and performs job duties in accordance with company safety policies and procedures.
Demonstrates commitment to quality and performs job duties in adherence to GMP guidelines.
Should be aware of their responsibilities and their accountability is clearly defined for key staff involved with product safety, legality, and quality systems.
Understand job ticket information to determine quantity, special work instructions, and any other special customer requirements.
Create and manipulate MAC & PC files with several different Graphic Design programs.
Work with the Macintosh platforms utilizing Quark, Illustrator, Photoshop, In-Design and Acrobat PDF files.
Pre-flight documents according to printing standards and make necessary adjustments to all types of files to ready them for print and digital reproduction.
Interact with customer service, external customers and other business leaders regarding the status of jobs and in problem-solving scenarios.
Must be able to function in highly technical, team environment under high stress, tight deadlines and interruptions.
Learn new equipment and procedures quickly and easily pass on this knowledge to others.
Knowledge of imposition, color separation and trapping for press.
Coordinate Press Oks, work with press operators to manage projects without guidance.
Create mylar dieline layouts.
Follow SOP to quality check customer proofs before they are sent out to customer.
Quality check HP layouts before they are sent to plating.
Help quality check printing plates as needed.
Troubleshoot and make decisions regarding the quality of finished product.
Ensure quality checklists and paperwork are complete and correct by EPP.
Understand electronic filing system and job folder system to open/save files and retrieve/store job folders.
Understand department communication systems, schedules, time/attendance system and job reporting requirements.
Actively participates in Lean manufacturing initiatives.
Performs other duties as assigned by management.
High School diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of two years' experience in the Graphics trade.
Offset and/or Flexographic printing experience.
Formal post-secondary graphic communications training in the various types of computer software used in Electronic Prepress.
Specialized graphics training and CTP experience preferred.
Software knowledge of Artwork Systems - Nexus Edit, Insight, and Power Stepper and/or Esko Artwork- Backstage/DeskPack is considered an asset.
Experience with the Macintosh platform utilizing Quark, Illustrator, Photoshop and In-Design files.