Pre-Press Graphic Technician

Process customer electronic files per instructions; deliver stepped digital prints, proofs, and plate-ready files. Skilled in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Esko Packedge, ArtPro, Automation Engine

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create Die lines for new labels

• Build jobs from customers supplied art with Esko and Adobe Software.

• Attend Pre-Production calls as needed.

• Support Print trials and travel when needed.

• Technical support for the ASDs digital presses.

• Training new personnel as needed.

• Perform all FFU (fit for use) tasks accepting or rejecting artwork with good record keeping and follow up.

• Attend Press approvals color match and file review.

• Works overtime as needed and perform related duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s or associate degree from an accredited two-year college or graphics arts school; or 5 years’ experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Proven experience with job building and understanding graphic design.

• Must have good trouble shooting capabilities.

• Understanding of Digital, flexographic and rotary screen printing.

• Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to interface with all departments.

• Must understand color theory and be able to color match jobs on digital presses.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

• Must have the ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.

• Must be able to function as part of a team in sharing information, flexible schedules, training of others team members and working together to complete a task.

• Must be able to work under pressure.

• Must be able to lift and/or move 10 pounds.

• Must be able to understand and carry out oral instructions as well as read, understand and carry out simple and complicated written instructions.

• Must be able to inspect, examine and observe for obvious and hard to see product or equipment defects.