YOU

• Able to provide accurate, thorough, professional work on time and as scheduled.
• Able to coordinate work with others.
• Able to communicate knowledge clearly, accurately and thoroughly.
• Able to meet deadlines, work under pressure and problem solve independently.

EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS

• High school or college degree with a focus in graphics.
• One to three years of experience in the printing industry (flexography, offset, screen, dry offset).
• Proficient in various graphic design and layout software applications (Illustrator, InDesign, Esko, Photoshop) on a Mac.
• Thorough understanding of digital file formats (pdf, tiff, eps) from different operating systems.
• Ability to output digital files to various output devices.
• Ability to read and understand instructions.

THE JOB

Preflight incoming files:

• Preflight electronic files received from clients and check them for accuracy and completeness – inform account managers of any concerns prior to proceeding into production.
• Ensures that all necessary fonts are included with the file.
• Verifies colors used and checks the resolution of any continuous tones.

Trapping & Assembly

• Applies required traps, overprints, knockouts, minimum type and line thickness.
• Creates traps for different types of printing per specifications to ensure customer jobs print properly.
• Adjust files to match customer specifications including step and repeat, distortions and cutbacks.
• Places proper marks, color bars and tone scales on jobs, as required by customer.

Quality Control

• Checks work to ensure mark are correct including center marks, corner trims, punch marks, job name and color designations are accurate.
• Reports errors or deviations from standard work orders to the Production Manager / Account Manager.
• Ensures the accuracy of the final data deliverable up to and including PDF, TIFF, stepped LEN files, and FTP upload.
• Completes a Quality Control Checklist prior to advancing job to next step in production.

EOE/AA M/F/VET/DISABILITY