Pre-Press Graphic Technician

CCL Label•Robbinsville, NJ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for creating die lines for new labels and building jobs from customer-supplied art using Esko and Adobe Software. The technician will attend pre-production calls, support print trials (including travel when needed), and provide technical support for the ASDs digital presses. Additionally, the role involves training new personnel, performing fit-for-use (FFU) tasks for artwork, attending press approvals for color matching and file review, and working overtime as needed to complete assigned duties.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or associate degree from an accredited two-year college or graphics arts school; or 5 years’ experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Proven experience with job building and understanding graphic design
Must have good trouble shooting capabilities
Understanding of Digital, flexographic and rotary screen printing
Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to interface with all departments
Must understand color theory and be able to color match jobs on digital presses
Must be able to stand for long periods of time
Must have the ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness
Must be able to function as part of a team in sharing information, flexible schedules, training of others team members and working together to complete a task
Must be able to work under pressure
Must be able to lift and/or move 10 pounds
Must be able to understand and carry out oral instructions as well as read, understand and carry out simple and complicated written instructions
Must be able to inspect, examine and observe for obvious and hard to see product or equipment defects

Responsibilities

Create Die lines for new labels
Build jobs from customers supplied art with Esko and Adobe Software
Attend Pre-Production calls as needed
Support Print trials and travel when needed
Technical support for the ASDs digital presses
Training new personnel as needed
Perform all FFU (fit for use) tasks accepting or rejecting artwork with good record keeping and follow up
Attend Press approvals color match and file review
Works overtime as needed
Perform related duties as assigned