Job Description
Carry out the various duties related to transforming text and pictures into finished pages and then producing printing plates of these pages.
Responsibilities
- Produce press ready, color accurate materials using graphic software. Functions include building, manipulating and checking electronic files according to job specifications
- Review job specifications to develop a full comprehension and thorough understanding of requirements and ensures all files contain correct elements needed for production of final deliverables, including TIFF and EPS files and all fonts
- Utilize Kodak Prinergy and Adobe Photoshop software using Mac OS to build, manipulate and implement corrections where necessary packaging graphics to required specifications
- Utilize content management tools for retrieving and referencing images and files
- Prepare metal plates that are used by traditional printing presses to transfer words and images to paper
- Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, security procedures and instructions. Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) pertaining to area of responsibility
- Performs all duties according to established safety policy
- Maintain, repair and troubleshoot equipment in department
- Willing to work flexible hours as necessary
Skills
- Operate all press equipment
- Proficient in
- Kodak Prinergy and Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat software using Mac OS
- Strong knowledge of File Resolution, Plate Line Screen and Half-tones Experience with Offset Folding Carton preferred
- Time management skills and ability to operate in fast paced environment
- Proven team player with strong interpersonal skills
- Good written and verbal skills
Qualifications
- BA/BS in graphic arts or related field preferred
- 5+ years experience as a Mac Prepress Operator in a prepass environment
- Kodak Prinergy experience preferred
