Seasonal Prepress Technician

Talent Acquisition Team•Indianapolis, IN

1d•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Indianapolis-based Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. Herff Jones’ products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, diplomas and announcements as well as motivation and recognition programs. Focused on building long-term relationships through a nationwide network of over 1,400 employees and sales partners, the professionals at Herff Jones have been helping elevate the student experience throughout the lifelong journey of education for more than 100 years. The Herff Jones Production team is looking for a Seasonal Prepress Technician to join our team in Indianapolis, IN. This is a full-time Seasonal position with the possibility of converting to full-time associate at the end of the season based on performance, attendance, and position availability. Seasons vary between August through end of May.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Utilize InDesign and Illustrator in producing output files for print.
Understand vector separations as pertaining to design documents and layers within InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
Proven proficiency in using a variety of math functions to calculate document dimension specifications using various measurement systems (fractions, decimals, percentages, etc.).

Nice To Haves

Updating output files for offset and digital printing using InDesign, Illustrator and Acrobat Pro.
Completes the order process for all fine paper product lines, monitors template consistency, corrects exceptions, and addresses quality containment situations.
A strong focus on attention to detail and a balance of priorities will be key to operating successfully in the role.

Responsibilities

Maintain master file template consistency and quality by following department standard operating procedures.
Understand all product job tickets and manufacturing specifications.
Demonstrate a keen eye for detail and adhere to department quality standards.
Prepress tickets according to standard operating procedures, redirecting issues when found.
Utilize tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Excel, Outlook, Oracle, and other technology to complete work.
Participate in proofing and determining root cause of failure points.
Communicate within and outside the department to clarify questions and keep production flow on target.
Work within a team environment to achieve production goals.
Maintain accurate production records to aid in production assessment and highlight key learning opportunities.
Assisting other departments as needed on projects, assignments, and tasks.