Pre Press Technician

Color Art•Fond du Lac, WI

About The Position

Marketing.com brings together people from diverse personal and professional backgrounds to create a technology-centered, people-powered culture that is constantly evolving and redefining how marketing is done. Our team members bring to work a combined history of dedication, service and being the best at what they do—everyday. With over 30 production facilities in the US and Canada (and growing!), we provide comprehensive digital marketing services, commercial printing, warehousing & fulfillment, direct mail marketing, sign manufacturing & fabrication, and promotional products. We are expanding at warp speed and are adding to our team – from our sales office and shop floor locations to our remote online team members. We are a diverse, creative, and passionate crew who is always looking to discover and implement fresh, innovative ideas and make some pretty amazing things.

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal skills.
Ability to work with other department personnel on a job-to-job basis.
Prior experience in Mac-based applications (Adobe InDesign, PDF, Photoshop, etc.).
Prior experience with Postscript RIP technology (Rampage, XMF).
Prior experience in a CTP environment.
Excellent Math skills.
Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Assemble page layouts for press-sheet configurations per customer specifications using a Mac-based work flow configuration.
Create contract project proofs using wide-format proofing devices.
Proficiently configure press-sheet layouts using XMF RIP hardware.
Proficiently utilize a PDF workflow.
Manually output litho plates using CTP technology and verify desired outputs.
Work closely with Account Managers, Pressroom personnel and Bindery Team Leaders to ensure desired customer expectations.
Perform routine maintenance on CTP Plate Processor and trouble-shoot potential problems.
Perform routine housekeeping maintenance of work areas.
Manually distribute litho plates to the desired presses.