Prepress MAC Printing Operator
About The Position
As our Prepress Operator, you will: Responsible for preparing digital files as needed per customer service instructions while following all safety and quality control standards. Correctly name and organize all files and folders Follow Customer Service Representative’s instructions Question discrepancies and substandard content Edit supplied application files as needed for correct imposition, correct colors and color format, sufficient bleeds, special effects (foil, embossing, etc.) text corrections Account for all required color corrections Pick up and combine all digital files, create barcodes, create print-ready pdfs, create patch pdfs, output visuals (lasers, epsons, etc.) assist all prep departments, complete web-job notes and perform other duties as needed Preflight all PDFs Ensure all content is correct per supplied visuals and CSR instructions Adheres to and promotes all safety, security and environmental policies and procedures All other duties as assigned
Requirements
- High levels of attention to detail
- Organizational and leadership skills
- Ability to work as a team and individually
- Ability to read and understand written instructions
- High levels of mechanical aptitude
- Ability to read a ruler metric and standard
- Ability to do mathematical calculations
- Must have general knowledge of manufacturing operations
- Ability to read and understand technical press layouts, set up instructions and production instructions
- Must be able to lift 50lbs, stand/walk for 8-10 hours
- May be exposed to liquid chemicals or vapors
- Must be able to read color differentiation and a ruler
Nice To Haves
- Experience with desktop publishing (the Adobe Suite), FTP clients, and PDF preflight is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for preparing digital files as needed per customer service instructions while following all safety and quality control standards.
- Correctly name and organize all files and folders
- Follow Customer Service Representative’s instructions
- Question discrepancies and substandard content
- Edit supplied application files as needed for correct imposition, correct colors and color format, sufficient bleeds, special effects (foil, embossing, etc.) text corrections
- Account for all required color corrections
- Pick up and combine all digital files, create barcodes, create print-ready pdfs, create patch pdfs, output visuals (lasers, epsons, etc.) assist all prep departments,
- complete web-job notes and perform other duties as needed
- Preflight all PDFs
- Ensure all content is correct per supplied visuals and CSR instructions
- Adheres to and promotes all safety, security and environmental policies and procedures
- All other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical (family coverage included!), Dental, Vision, 401k, and EAP
- Paid Time Off: Two weeks of paid vacation
- $100 safety shoe reimbursement after 60 days
- Company-provided tools & Phoenix Color T-shirts
- On-the-job training + OSHA forklift certification (as needed)
- Family Fun Day, food trucks, parades, employee events, and more!
- Opportunities to transfer and advance after six months
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
