Digital Prepress Technician - Full-time / Part-time

DIGITAL PREPRESS TECHNICIAN The Digital Prepress Technician pre-flights, troubleshoots, prepares and imposes files for output to digital presses. The Digital Prepress Technician is responsible for the processing of files as they move from planning to production. This includes file downloading, file preflight, file processing and ripping, color and type corrections, proofing, and generating impositions. This is not a full-time creative position, though some design experience would be a plus. The primary candidate should be efficient and accurate at prepping customer art for print. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES * Determines prepress requirements by reviewing job ticket; studying layout, content, and specifications. Create print ready files, review supplied files for potential problems and communicate issues with CSR s/Sales. * Create .pdf proofs for internal and or external proofing. * Obtains proofing approval or change instructions: implements changes, obtains final customer approval. * Impose Files for Press. * Maintains prepress files in a precise filing system. * Maintain accurate records of work performed and product generated, utilizing internal job tickets and tracking systems. * Keeps equipment operating by troubleshooting software and hardware problems. * Maintain high level of quality, accuracy and productivity. * Operate small digital presses as needed. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS * Associate's degree in graphic arts, imaging or printing and prepress technology. * 3 to 5 years in prepress production and design environments. * Ability to recognize and visually differentiate colors. * Excellent proofing skills with an ability to read and apply math functions, including fractions, decimals and percentages. * Detail-oriented with an ability to prioritize work and minimize production downtime. * Understanding of Mac and Windows operating systems and FTP. * Experience in Adobe CS Suite, Preps and PDF Workflow. * Work overtime as needed. * High level of accuracy, exceptional organization skills and keen attention to detail
Associated topics: book, collate, color, flexographic, ink, magazine, offset printer, paper, press, pressman