Prepress Technician

sg360°•Wheeling, IL

just now•Onsite

About The Position

sg360° partners with Fortune 1000 brands to pursue unmatched direct marketing performance. We leave no stone unturned in our efforts to drive smarter targeting, stronger messaging and improved ROI. Everything we do - audience analytics, strategic planning, creative development, production and distribution - we do in the pursuit of performance. We are seeking a 1st shift (7am to 3pm), Prepress Technician to join our production team. This role is responsible for preparing customer artwork and files for high-quality print production, ensuring all materials meet specifications and are optimized for plating and press output.

Requirements

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Advanced computer proficiency (Mac and Microsoft Windows) and technical troubleshooting ability
Thorough understanding of print production and prepress workflows.
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Enfocus PitStop, and Impostrip.
Knowledge of digital output systems, plate processing equipment, and color management
2–3 years of prepress experience required

Nice To Haves

Trade school or vocational training in digital composition, platemaking, graphic arts, or related field preferred
Minimum 3 years of experience in stripping and/or conventional plate making preferred
Printing industry experience strongly preferred
Customer service experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Reviews work in progress to determine plating priority, checks press schedule, communicates with incoming shift.
Preflight incoming files for errors, missing fonts, or other abnormalities.
Checks incoming files against job specs for color, size, and other order specifications.
Troubleshoots files that do not RIP correctly and correct if possible.
Builds impositions from layout.
Prepares final file for plate making.
Generates plotter proof from final file and checks against customer supplied proofs for exact match.
Records and files all customer supplied materials for inventory or return to client.
Provides secure storage of all customer supplied media.
Provides digital color proofs or plotters as needed.
Checks equipment operation for normal function and perform routine maintenance, or request service.
Prepares folders and other documentation to track and support the operation of the department or specific order.
Assists in training personnel on equipment and procedures used in electronic prepress.
Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Other duties as may be assigned.