PrePress Print Technician
About The Position
POS Professional Office Services, Inc. is seeking a full-time Prepress Print Technician at its Winter Haven, Florida location. The role prepares and optimizes client artwork for print and operates and maintains plate-making equipment to produce high-quality printing plates and digital files. The technician works with prepress, design, and production teams to meet deadlines and project specifications. The starting hourly rate is $18.50 to $21.00, commensurate with experience, with two performance reviews and potential increases during the first year. Pre-employment background check and drug screening are required. POS is an EOE/E-Verify employer.
Requirements
- Previous graphic design experience is required.
- Strong knowledge of printing processes, plate-making equipment, and imposition software.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills.
- Basic math skills, including the ability to work with fractions, percentages, and the X-Y coordinate system.
- Willingness to learn new skills, policies, and procedures.
Nice To Haves
- Five or more years of past experience in the prepress field is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain plate-making equipment to produce high-quality printing plates and digital files.
- Read and understand shop order tickets.
- Implement advanced imposition strategies to optimize paper usage, layout, and margins, minimizing waste and maximizing efficiency.
- Evaluate job requirements and recommend imposition strategies, including work-and-turn, work and tumble, or gang runs, based on cost analysis and production needs.
- Manage color.
- Ensure plates are accurately prepared and free from defects.
- Routinely clean and perform minor maintenance on plate-making equipment.
- Help troubleshoot and resolve plate-making issues.
- Collaborate with prepress, design, and production teams to meet deadlines and project specifications.
- Prepare and optimize client artwork for print, including making design edits as needed.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
