Graphic Production Artist
About The Position
The Graphic Production Artist handles and stores graphic files and assets to support the production of quality flexible packaging materials, following work instructions and applicable safety and quality assurance procedures. The role prepares and evaluates digital artwork for flexographic, offset, and digital printing, assembles files to meet dielines, work-order specifications, and print tolerances, and follows quality-control procedures through proofing and plate production. The position also helps maintain equipment and an organized work area, coordinates with the Graphics team and graphic suppliers, and contributes to workflow improvements. The role may cover other Graphics team members during vacation or sick leave and may include other related duties as business needs require.
Requirements
- Be detail-oriented and accurately complete required information-system inputs.
- Have proficiency with Apple, Adobe PDF, Illustrator and Photoshop, ESKO, and Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint platforms or programs.
- Be able to read and understand work orders and provide written and verbal direction to graphics suppliers for file treatment.
- Be capable of performing mathematical calculations and properly using a tape measure.
- Be flexible in work assignments and priorities to address customer needs, Sales team needs, and the print-production schedule.
- Have good verbal and written communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Previous flexographic printing experience and mechanical aptitude or experience are highly preferred.
- Proven experience with effective teams, project management, and continuous-improvement methods is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Check software and hardware at the beginning and end of each shift, maintain and document housekeeping, contact IT about equipment problems, and complete assigned preventive maintenance or assist with repairs.
- Maintain a clean, organized work area.
- Prepare digital art files for flexographic, offset, and digital printing.
- Follow written and verbal instructions for assembling art files and seek clarification about potential print issues during file preparation.
- Receive or post files using the PPC platform or another file-transfer system.
- Preflight artwork by evaluating file format, components, layers, and suitability for assembly and print production.
- Assemble preflighted files, adjusting them to meet dieline requirements, work-order specifications, and print tolerances; use master templates for multiple items when possible.
- Follow quality-control procedures for file processing, preparation, communication with graphics suppliers, and evaluation before proofing and plate production.
- Work proactively with the Graphics team to help meet proofing and print-production schedules.
- Suggest and participate in improvements to workflow, communication, templates, file assembly, archiving, and artwork-preparation standards and tolerances.
- Assist with artwork for signage, documents, and promotional materials as needed.
- Communicate with designers and graphic artists about file preparation and required elements such as images or fonts.
- Stay current on software and hardware upgrades and other assets that may improve the Graphics department’s workflow, services, products, and quality.
- Cover for other Graphics team members during vacation and sick leave.
- Perform other related duties as requested by a Supervisor or Manager.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
