Prepress Operator (1st & 2nd Shift)

The Imagine Group•Shakopee, MN

11d•$23 - $34

About The Position

The Prepress Operator ensures all art/files for offset and digital, screen, and dye sublimation printing are in the accurate format, content, and color in accordance with the client’s technical specifications. The position requires effective communication skills, keen attention to detail, and a strong understanding of the offset and digital printing process. These positions are on 1st & 2nd shift and can be either 8-hour or 12-hour shifts.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Five plus years of experience in an electronic pre-press environment.
Basic computer skills including email, basic mouse, keyboard, and menu navigation.
Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and measurement.
Basic color management skills with the ability to work in different digital file formats.
Extensive skills with Adobe Creative Suite applications used for print production.
Ability to communicate/understand basic written and verbal instructions.
Ability to use problem solving skills in producing jobs effectively.
Frequent reaching, bending, climbing, kneeling, crouching, and stooping.
Frequent standing for prolonged periods of time
Frequent walking
Ability to lift, pull, push up to 40 pounds.
Ability to visually inspect all work for defects.
Manual dexterity for repetitive work

Nice To Haves

Vocational/technical school or college degree in electronic pre-press or related experience.
Five plus years of experience working in printing or manufacturing.
Retouching and color correction knowledge.
In-depth understanding of printing processes and materials, including best practices for color management and file preparation.
Understanding of print finishing processes (e.g., heat pressing, transfer methods).

Responsibilities

Communicate effectively with Sales and Account Management team members.
Prepare customer’s files for: size, image resolution, bleeds, overprints, font issues, and color breaks
Maintain quality control during all prepress processes, reading and understanding work instructions, proper documentation, and procedures
Verify provided artwork will reproduce to customer expectations.
Maintain a workflow schedule and communicate status regularly to internal customers.
Process and build files for production.
Determine and create page layouts, while accounting for folds, trims, and die cuts as necessary.
Work with various graphic design and layout software applications commonly used on Mac OS
Perform quality checks on finished hard and PDF proofs before releasing to manufacturing.
Output digital files to various output devices
Responds to concerns from sales and production personnel regarding client expectations, alterations, or suggestions
Contribute to safety goals by maintaining a clean, clutter-free workplace, report potentially unsafe conditions and ensure that the department meets and exceeds safety requirements.
Communicate with production to understand our printing capabilities.
Meet productivity and quality standards by completing work in a timely and accurate manner.
May operate CTP plate making equipment to prepare plates for press.
May perform maintenance to department equipment.
Work overtime as needed.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Imagine offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus tuition assistance, caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and employer/partner discounts.

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