Prepress Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Duties :

• Responsible for digital plate and digital proof output of customer projects
• Check job ticket and supplied samples to ensure that all job instructions necessary to complete the job are correct and present
• Review customer supplied documents to determine all necessary adjustments
• Responsible for the correct layout of imposed pages within press, bindery, and paper limitations
• Responsible for processing variable data files
• Process customer files including layouts, fonts and images.
• Submit final proofs for customer review and approval, consulting with Project Manager about problems or unclear instructions
• Follow quality control measures to ensure all manufacturing procedures are followed
• Make periodic adjustments to equipment such as calibration and cleaning
• Organize files (electronic and paper) in the proper folders for easy archival of jobs
• Advance technical knowledge, providing instruction to customers on prepress software and their uses
• Cross train on all job functions within pre-press including : page processing, imposition, variable data, proofing, platemaking
• Comply with all safety procedures and good housekeeping requirements

Qualifications & Requirements :

• High school diploma / equivalency required, trade / vocational school preferred
• Minimum 2 years experience in prepress and / or a graphic arts related position
• Experience in the Print Industry preferred
• Supervisory experience a plus
• Knowledge of color management a plus
• Knowledge of e-commerce a plus
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic such as fractions / decimals, ability to use a ruler (metric or inches), distinguish points / picas
• Strong knowledge of English grammar, spelling and punctuation
• Ability to distinguish colors
• Knowledge of printing papers, characteristics and uses
• Knowledge of offset printing process including finishing techniques
• Ability to apply problem solving in both a team atmosphere as well as individually
• Ability to work under the pressure of deadlines and schedules
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• PC and MAC computer competency
• Knowledge of Adobe InDesign / Acrobat / Photoshop / Illustrator
• Knowledge of Pitstop Professional, Kodak Prinergy and Preps a plus
• Frequent lifting 15-20 pounds; occasional lifting and carrying materials up to 50 pounds

Company Description

American Printing is an award winning, full-service printing and communication company that has earned a solid reputation over 65 years of service.

As technology has changed so has our products and services, reaching well beyond paper and ink. We pride ourselves in being a close knit team with great people - at American Printing Company our people really do make the difference!

Company Description

American Printing is an award winning, full-service printing and communication company that has earned a solid reputation over 65 years of service.

As technology has changed so has our products and services, reaching well beyond paper and ink. We pride ourselves in being a close knit team with great people - at American Printing Company our people really do make the difference!