Prepress Technician

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Generate prepress proofs in digital or other format to
approximate the appearance of the final printed piece. Proofread and
perform quality control of text and images. Enter, position, and alter
text size, using computers, to make up and arrange pages so that printed
materials can be produced. Examine photographic images for obvious
imperfections prior to plate making. Edit supplied files or create
artwork files to meet customer expectations, press specifications, and
production requirements. Collect, read, and understand provided
information from the job ticket, instructions, notes, and email while
questioning completeness, accuracy, and consistency. Utilize content
management tools for retrieving and referencing images and files.
Prepare files for digital, online, and analog proofing and printing
devices. Must follow standard operating procedures and practices to
insure consistent and uniform quality of files. Ability to complete work
accurately in a time-sensitive environment. Ability to work as a team
player who enjoys a collaborative deadline-driven environment with a
superior focus on detail. Preflight supplied files using appropriate
software (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop). Perform manual file
trapping in Adobe Illustrator CC. Perform quality control on other
Prepress Technician work. Regular attendance. OTHER
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Associates Degree, 2 year college or
technical school, or Work Equivalent. Field of Study: Graphic Arts
related field. 2 plus years of experience in prepress processes and
systems. Intermediate knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator CC,
and Esko AE Pilot Software required. Knowledge of both Mac & PC
platforms and of font identification and software. Intermediate
understanding of printing and/or packaging methods. Basic understanding
of flexographic printing and graphics. Ability to convert Adobe
Illustrator design elements (vignettes, transparencies) to flexographic
production ready files. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply
Online: www.printron.com/careers