PrePress Technician

PrePress Technician Job Details Level Experienced Position Type Full Time Education Level 2 Year Degree Salary Range $25.00 - $35.00 Hourly Job Shift First (7a-3p) Job Category Design Description Are 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 Technician SUMMARY Responsible 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. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS Good 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 DEMANDS Handling of large, delicate, aluminum plates and film material. Lifting consumable containers, and plate material up to 50 pounds.