[Hiring] Prepress Operator 2 @Propelis
Prepress Operator 2 @Propelis
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Salary usd 26 - 36.22 ..
Remote Location
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ USA Only
Employment Type full-time
Posted 1wk ago

[Hiring] Prepress Operator 2 @Propelis

1wk ago - Propelis is hiring a remote Prepress Operator 2. ๐Ÿ’ธ Salary: usd 26 - 36.22 per hour ๐Ÿ“Location: USA

Role Description

This position will be part of the production team and will help to execute packaging artworks. All artwork executions are coordinated to maintain the integrity of the approved designs and themes. The pre-press position provides preparation and application of printerโ€™s technical specifications to pre-media packaging graphics files maintaining the highest level of quality and workmanship. Work is typically performed under minimal daily supervision, receiving guidance from manager/supervisor about the work that needs to be completed.

Essential Responsibilities, Accountabilities & Results

  • Ability to read, understand and follow work instructions, specifications, workflow diagrams and SOPs.
  • Responsible for ensuring that all artworks are saved in designated file locations on the server with the appropriate document control file naming specifications.
  • Participate in process improvement efforts and various production meetings to foster a positive creative impact on the business.
  • Must communicate with team members to foster an efficient way of working amongst pre-press and commercial teams.

Pre-flight and Organization of Incoming Jobs

  • Check customer supplied files when starting a new job, and compare it to the supplied PDF for any differences and size conformity.
  • Ensure that job instructions are aligned to artwork supplied and/or referenced.
  • Verify colors used and check the resolution of any images.
  • Ability to cross reference job specifications within team software to verify file integrity.

Trapping & Assembly

  • Receive product definitions from sales, project managers or production managers.
  • Manipulate files to match customer specs.
  • Creates traps, holdbacks, overprints, knockouts, minimum type and line thickness accordingly based on specifications for different types of printing and client requirements to ensure customer jobs print properly.
  • Add appropriate color control marks for graphics process control, printer registration marks and ID marks to all press ready files.
  • Step, repeat, and apply distortion and cutbacks when applicable.
  • Files must be organized to follow defined job folder and server structure and properly prepared for achieving upon completion of project.
  • Output proofs as needed for internal checks and as specified on the order for customer review and approval.

Completed Job Quality Control Check

  • Check job to ensure basic mark positions, correct including centers, corner trims, screen scales, punch marks, job name, color designations, and job data / labels if applicable.
  • Ensuring the accuracy of the final data deliverable such as, but not limited to, PDF, TIFF, stepped LEN files.
  • Ensuring common separations are respected.
  • Measures job trim to trim to calculate length and width and any distortion.
  • Responsible for ensuring that all required checklist(s) are completed accordingly and in full, with any errors found subsequently corrected.
  • Flag any errors or deviations from standard work procedures to the Production Manager/Supervisor.

Competency Requirements

  • Must be able to work with various graphic design and layout software applications commonly used on Mac's and PC's.
  • Good understanding of digital file formats (pdf, tiff, eps) from different operating systems (Mac and PC) is required.
  • Basic color management skills and the ability to work with different digital formats are required.
  • Must have the ability to output digital files to various output devices; must have the ability to continue to learn and use new graphics software on an ongoing basis.
  • Must understand and utilize Microsoft communication tools such as Outlook and Teams daily.
  • Must have an understanding of print processes and how one color affects another.

Educational & Experience Minimum Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Some College/Associateโ€™s Degree preferred.
  • 1-3 years of work in a printing environment preferred.
  • Full comprehension in reading work instructions and business memos.
  • Able to effectively communicate through writing of business letters, expositions, summaries, and reports, using prescribed form and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style.
  • Proofreading skills required.
  • Ability to work independently after initial training.
  • ArtPro+ experience Preferred.

Physical Requirements

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
  • This position requires periodic standing, walking, bending.
  • The employee may occasionally lift or move items up to 25 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

  • Group benefits currently include a selection of health care plans with prescription drug coverage.
  • Dental plan.
  • Vision plan.
  • Basic and supplemental life insurance.
  • Flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection.
  • Short/long term disability.
  • 401(k) Savings Plan.
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Prepress Operator 2 @Propelis
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Salary usd 26 - 36.22 ..
Remote Location
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ USA Only
Employment Type full-time
Posted 1wk ago
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