PreFlight Technician

Great Northern • Chippewa Falls, WI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Great Northern is a leading developer and manufacturer of creative solutions for packaging, shipping, merchandising and distributing products for industrial, commercial and retail markets. Established in 1962 and privately owned, Great Northern has a long history of providing secure, stable and meaningful positions. Our team members produce sustainable and eco-friendly products that are supplied to national brands that impact people's day-to-day lives. This is a technical graphics position with the primary responsibilities of developing plate and press ready art based on customer requirements, manufacturing capabilities, and material constraints. Works with account managers, customers, and graphic design manager to solve packaging problems presented by customers. Services design requests in accordance with GNC service, quality, and efficiency standards.

Requirements

• High degree of skill in computer graphics programs such as Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, and others.
• Problem identification and creative and innovative problem solving skills.
• Strong project management and execution skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communications skills.
• Legible handwriting to record information and fill out forms.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations involving adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing fractions, decimals and percentages.
• Ability to perform algebraic and geometric calculations.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to solve problems and make adjustments regarding materials and processes.
• Capable of dealing with deadline pressures.
• Integrity regarding confidential and proprietary information.

Nice To Haves

• Two or four year degree in graphic arts or graphic communication and one to two years experience in the field preferred, or five plus years experience in the field.

Responsibilities

• Developing plate and press ready art based on customer requirements, manufacturing capabilities, and material constraints.
• Working with account managers, customers, and graphic design manager to solve packaging problems presented by customers.
• Servicing design requests in accordance with GNC service, quality, and efficiency standards.

Benefits

• Near-site Clinic (Accessible to Team Member & Immediate Family Members)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability
• 401k with Company Match Up to 4%
• Generous Profit Sharing
• Quarterly Attendance Paid Time Off Bonus
• 15 Days of Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Referral Bonuses
• Health Fitness Reimbursement
• Employee Loan Program
• $1.50 Hourly Shift Differential for 2nd and 3rd Shift

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree