EPrepress Technician
About The Position
An EPrepress Graphic Technician ensures the smooth preparation of files for flexographic and digital printing. This role involves reviewing and optimizing artwork, performing preflight checks, troubleshooting issues, and creating print-ready proofs. A solid understanding of color theory and experience with Flexo plate-making software is essential. The ideal candidate will work closely with designers, clients, and the production team to ensure high-quality output under tight deadlines. Strong communication skills, technical expertise, and a passion for print production are key for success in this position.
Requirements
- 5+ years of related experience in Prepress, Graphics, or Printing (training available for exceptional candidates)
- Strong communication, diplomacy and problem-solving skills are required
- Demonstrate a close attention to detail (in interview process).
- Strong organization skills and documentation for projects or procedures (examples in interview process are encouraged)
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Working knowledge of the flexographic printing process and its related specifications and limitations; specifically, ink lay down order, trapping and stepping layouts
- Familiarity 4/c process, spot colors, varnish, foil, die cuts, etc.
- Strong background in Illustrator and other Adobe software
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with ArtPro and Esko software is an advantage
Responsibilities
- Review and prepare files for flexographic and digital printing
- Perform preflight checks to ensure files meet print specifications
- Optimize designs for color separations and platemaking
- Create and approve print-ready proofs
- Troubleshoot prepress issues to ensure smooth production
- Collaborate with designers, customer service and production teams
- Adhere to production schedules to meet tight deadlines
- Ensure final files meet quality standards and production/customer specifications
- Self-educating and driven about new software/technology
Benefits
- 10 paid holidays
- Starting 2 weeks' vacation at an accrued rate
- Paid sick/personal days
- MDLive – Telemedicine
- Life insurance
- Long term disability insurance
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k) – first of the month after 90 days of employment – auto-enroll at 3%
- Short term disability
- Voluntary life insurance
- Flexible spending account – health care and/or dependent care
- Critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and accident insurance
- Medical Benefit will be available on the 1st of the month after 60 days of employment
- Benefit will be available after 90 days of employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
