On-Call Platemaker

MediaNews Group • Denver, CO

4d • $26 • Onsite

About The Position

The Denver Post is seeking an on-call platemaker to join the team! This person will cover any team member who is out unexpectedly or on vacation.

Requirements

• Ability to manage the electronic flow of pages for job printing and to work with FTP sites
• Experience working with pagination workflow software
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, including Excel, and other computer-related software programs to download, prep, and process files for plate production
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Nice To Haves

• CNC or CTP experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Process plates to be sent through to the press
• Work within company safety guidelines
• Establish priorities and sequence of products to meet deadlines on a shift basis
• Learn to run the imaging software and production equipment
• Make sure jobs are set up correctly using the correct templates
• Analyze and/or assist to resolve quality and workflow issues
• Check to see that all imaging equipment, the printer, and the plate bender are functioning properly

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• life and disability insurance
• 401k
• paid time off
• select paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED