Prepress Technician

Artemax•New Berlin, WI

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Digital Prepress Technician is responsible for the production of wristband design proofs and plates for sales orders. This role involves reviewing and approving design proofs, maintaining template consistency, producing plates/files for various presses, creating proofs, and ensuring the quality of the final product. The technician will also manage image resource files, develop design techniques, prioritize and track multiple projects, and communicate effectively with sales and production teams. Additionally, the role requires active contribution to the organization's growth and enhancement.

Requirements

Documentation skills
Reporting skills
Organization skills
Data-entry skills
Telephone skills
Customer relations skills
Listening skills
Verbal communication skills
Written communication skills
Multi-tasking skills
Mid-level computing skills with PC and windows
Dependability
Emotional control
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
Regular attendance
Associate’s degree in Graphic Design or related field with 1 year of pre-press/graphic design experience. Education may be substituted for 3+ years of relevant experience.
Strong interpersonal skills
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Hardworking, persistent, and dependable with a positive and enthusiastic attitude.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general communication and web instructions.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, sales representatives, clients and production staff.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Working knowledge of Word Processing software
Working knowledge of Design software (Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
Working knowledge of Database software.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Sit for long periods of time with extensive keyboarding with wrists and hands.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Close vision
Distance vision
Ability to adjust focus.
Stand
Walk
Use hands to finger, hands or feet
Reach with hands and arms
Climb or balance
Stoop, bending, reaching, kneeling, crouch or crawl.

Responsibilities

Reviews, recommends changes, completes layout and approves design proofs for wristbands as part of the production process
Maintains template consistency and file quality for print and electronic media
Produces, corrects and outputs plates/files for flexographic, offset and digital presses
Creates soft and hard copy proofs for internal proofing
Reviews quality of final product before release to final destination
Maintains image resource files
Develops best in class design techniques and practices for internal and external use
Prioritizes, tracks, handles, and maintains records of the elements, and time schedules of multiple projects
Communicates effectively with members of the sales and production teams
Actively contributes to the growth and enhancement of the organization
Attend meetings as assigned
Maintain cleanliness of your work area
If all work is completed, please notify your manager
Timely responses to all forms of communication, including but not limited to email and voice mail
Maintain a professional/friendly relationship with all of our customers and represent Artemax in a positive manner
All employees are required to contribute to high levels of customer satisfaction and understand that every role contributes to the success of our business by the satisfaction of our customers
Maintain good standing with company attendance policy and physically attend all shifts when scheduled; this position is not eligible for remote capabilities
Report all accidents directly to Human Resources and follow all safety and hazard communication procedures
Perform all other duties as directed by management