Prepress

KDM•Cincinnati, OH

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Prepress Operator prepares client production art, which includes creating PDF proofs, press sheet layouts, and modifying files to meet press and post-press specifications in a generally fast-paced environment. This role is responsible for building files for various print processes (Digital, Offset, and Screen). Additionally, the Prepress Operator accesses client FTP sites to retrieve artwork, organizes files by client, and produces printouts for Project Managers detailing size, colors, and art location. This position requires a high level of attention to detail. It is a full-time position with overtime opportunities.

Requirements

High School Diploma required
Strong skills in using Mac, to include hardware, software and all major graphic applications
Must be fluent in Adobe Creative Suite - Primarily Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign on a Mac with knowledge of font management
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
Ability to write simple correspondence
Ability to count, add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved instructions from both written and oral communications
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standard situations

Nice To Haves

Preferred 2-3 years of related experience in digital, offset and screen printing or equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledgeable of various RIP software will be a plus

Responsibilities

Starting up, shutting down & maintaining computer and department equipment
Preparing, loading or unloading various media
Identifying discrepancies between job ticket & art
Completing documentation of time, material and quality control
Auditing completed jobs through the next level of production
Checking color using QC files, proofs and file content
Color correcting files to customer samples
Adhering to all SOP’s, safety and 6S requirements
Performing and completing all other work duties as assigned, with flexibility to multi-task simultaneous projects
Accessing FTP sites and download artwork
Creating folders and organizing files
Opening files in Mac software programs and understand program to retrieving size and colors/resolution of the files
Creating print outs from files and legibly transferring color, sizes and file location
Communicating file issues to Project Managers, clients, Sales