PrePress Technical Specialist

Great Northern•Brooklyn Park, MN

12d•$27 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision and following established procedures, the Prepress Technical Specialist performs graphics and pre-production tasks and provides support to Manufacturing, Sales, and Customer Service. The role reviews artwork, structural designs, and layouts; modifies or creates artwork and printable files using graphics software and electronic workflow systems; troubleshoots production issues; and provides technical support on color, graphics, direct print, litho-laminated, and related products. The position also creates mockups and production specification sheets, prepares artwork for imaging devices, inspects and modifies printing plate files, and helps maintain proofers. The Specialist collaborates with the prepress team and other departments to meet internal and external customer needs and contributes to process improvements. This is an onsite position with a Monday–Friday schedule. The company states that this is not a Design position.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two-year degree in a Graphic Communication-related field or equivalent experience.
Commitment to ethical business standards and personal integrity.
Self-motivation and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to work effectively with others and convey a positive, professional image of service and support to employees at all levels.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Accuracy and strong attention to detail.
Ability to solve practical problems, work with concrete variables where standardization is limited, and interpret written, oral, or diagram instructions.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.
Approachable and supportive manner when working with others.
Oral and written communication skills.
Ability to use graphics software in a print-production environment, including Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Photoshop.
Ability to create new artwork when needed.
Ability to use and interpret Internet and Intranet information.
Ability to work with Macintosh and Windows operating systems.
Ability to use Microsoft Office software, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Openness to constructive feedback and ability to apply insights to improve performance, processes, and outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Previous exposure to manufacturing processes involved in lithographic print production.
Practical experience with at least one workflow/RIP system for preparing files for printing.

Responsibilities

Review artwork, structural designs, and layouts and recommend changes to improve manufacturability.
Modify or create artwork using software tools to produce printable media.
Use electronic workflow systems to create and modify artwork through accurate, repeatable processes.
Troubleshoot issues and provide solutions.
Convert provided files into printable files using knowledge of screening, color correction, and graphics software.
Identify potential product-assembly issues at the store level and review them with the Design Team.
Keep current with software changes to provide accurate and efficient outputs.
Create original artwork and graphic designs for customer mockups.
Output artwork to imaging devices.
Collaborate with other prepress team members to balance workload and meet internal printing-press needs and external proof and mockup needs.
Create laminating and die-cutting specification sheets for production, showing graphic placement and other relevant information for graphic products such as cartons and displays.
Provide technical support to Customer Service, Sales, Design, and Production on color, graphics, direct print, litho-laminated, and related products.
Maintain proofers according to maintenance schedules.
Develop process-improvement initiatives to enhance the product-development process.
Pull, inspect, and modify existing printing-plate files as needed.
Participate in periodic staff meetings and training and development programs as required.
Perform other miscellaneous job-related tasks assigned by a Management Representative.
Meet team expectations, including punctuality, safe and effective work, collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement.