PrePress Technician

Allpax•Oconomowoc, WI

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The PrePress Technician uses MAC/PC extensively to modify and produce art and copy prints for the production of custom labels in a fast-paced, digital printing environment. Works efficiently and effectively with colleagues from Graphics, Sales, R&D, Production and Customer Service.

Requirements

Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office products; Database software; Design software; and Graphics MAC software programs, as necessary.
Proficient computer graphics skills including use of current and recent versions of all industry standard applications. These include but are not limited to Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Acrobat.
Individuals are expected to be able to produce work from within all Macintosh and Windows client/server operating systems.
Read and interpret documents in written, oral or design format such as templates, communications, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Must have strong oral and written communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Must be able to demonstrate excellent time management and organizational skills to multi-task and prioritize multiple objectives/tasks with high level of detail orientation.
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
Associates Degree from a related field; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Esko Workflow Management is a plus.

Responsibilities

Work with electronic, customer supplied art files making color, text and digital image corrections to ensure the proper format, appearance and layout of final production files.
Ability to change file format received from customer to current software required.
Ability to take instructions from Prepress Planner and follow the CL&D standard operating procedures for template layout, typesetting, copy changes, digital image corrections, separating colors, making files digital print ready to produce an optimized art file to meet customer expectations.
Create electronic and printed proofs per customer demand. Work with Press operator and Customer Service as necessary to signoff files for printing.
Prepare layout prints for internal and external customers, supervisor or other colleagues as requested.
Verify quality layout prints, proofs and files by checking for content accuracy and adhering to prepress standards.
Represent the company professionally at all times.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area daily.