PrePress TechnicianJob DetailsLevelExperienced Position TypeFull Time Education Level2 Year Degree Salary Range$25.00 - $35.00 Hourly Job ShiftFirst (7a-3p) Job CategoryDesign DescriptionAre you prepared to elevate your offset printing expertise and become a part of an organization that places a high value on employee development and personal growth? If so, Ashton Potter is the perfect place for you. We are seeking a skilled individual with a keen eye for graphic design and plate making to join our team as a Prepress Technician. In this role, you will work on an array of exciting projects and receive training on the latest technologies, including Intaglio plate making. You will have the opportunity to expand and refine your skill set while making a meaningful contribution to the success of our company.Job Title: Prepress TechnicianSUMMARYResponsible for pre-flight and job assembly, graphic design and Offset, Intaglio Gravure and Flexo plate making.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Job assembly and job pre-flight
Color Management
Generation Kodak Approval proofs
Prinergy imaging systems
Offset and Flexo Platemaking and validation
Platemaking equipment maintenance
Intaglio Plate design creation and plate validation
Design of latent images, guilloches, and other Security elements.
QualificationsQUALIFICATIONSGood communication, documentation, and organizational skills. Analytical approach and attention to details and process flows. The ability to maintain and repair equipment as needed, and work overtime to meet customer or management deadlines.EDUCATION and/ or EXPERIENCE
High School diploma or GED
Minimum 5 years prepress experience and / or training
SKILLS REQUIRED
iMAC Pro based Adobe Suite Applications – Illustrator – Photoshop – InDesign – TIFF Assembler
Prinergy Front End
Tendsetter 800
Offset and Flexo plate imaging
Kodak Approval or other dot for dot Proofing systems
Spectrophotometer and color management skills
Analytical approach and organizational skills
Have a good eye for color and attention to detail for color and text proofing and printing.
PHYSICAL DEMANDSHandling of large, delicate, aluminum plates and film material. Lifting consumable containers, and plate material up to 50 pounds.