Graphic Artist

CCL Label•Hermitage, PA

About The Position

The Graphic Artist Mac Operator supports internal production needs and customer expectations by using established workflows and software to prepare customer-supplied graphic files for proofing and printing plates. The role receives and reviews graphics files, develops production artwork based on preflight notes and company requirements, and creates proofs and plates. It also involves operating plate imaging and processing equipment, completing detailed quality checks, organizing work to meet production schedules, and communicating concerns to department management. The successful candidate must be willing and able to learn and adapt to new technologies, workflows, and job situations. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, sound judgment, technical and mechanical ability, organization, attention to detail, and initiative are important. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and a Graphic Design degree from an accredited school. Two or more years of relevant prepress experience, particularly with Adobe, Esko, or Hybrid products, is desired.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Graphic Design degree from an accredited school.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe, and other software.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Good judgment in decision-making.
Strong technical and mechanical abilities.
Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
Initiative and the ability to proactively address concerns and questions.
Willingness and ability to learn and adapt to new technologies, workflows, and job situations.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including frequently standing, walking, and using hands, fingers, or feet; occasionally sitting, reaching, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and lifting 40 pounds or less.
Ability to work in conditions that may involve loud noise, wet, humid, hot, or cold areas, moving mechanical parts, chemicals, and industrial light sources, while observing required safety measures and PPE.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of relevant prepress work experience, especially with Adobe, Esko, or Hybrid products.

Responsibilities

Use Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, and other office software to communicate with internal and external contacts and create or edit documents.
Receive, organize, and review incoming graphics files.
Create preflight data entries that capture production requirements.
Verify that artwork elements and design intent align with CCL requirements.
Use Mac-based production software, including Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, Esko/DeskPack/AE/WebCenter, and other software to produce proofs and plates.
Develop production artwork according to preflight notes and CCL requirements.
Create color separations, apply trapping, and format barcodes.
Use Global Vision software to ensure production content matches customer-supplied artwork.
Perform detailed quality checks to confirm the accuracy and alignment of preflight data, proofs, and printing plates.
Monitor the production schedule and arrange workload to meet upcoming job needs.
Operate the plate engraving machine to expose and image plate materials.
Process imaged materials in the plate processor and trim plates to final sizes.
Transfer finished, approved plates and the job packet to the Ink and Plates Department.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Maintain department equipment as directed.
Communicate concerns to department management.