Essential Functions

• 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.
• 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 qualify control on other operator work.
• Counsel and train less experience operators on procedures and production methods.
• Optimize images, color correction, and balance color based upon job specifications.
• Regular attendance.

• Associates Degree, 2 year college or technical school, or Work Equivalent. Field of Study: Graphic Arts, Graphic Artist, or related field
• 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.
• Must provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States, pass a pre-employment substance abuse screening, and applicable background verifications.

Benefits

• 401(k) and employer match
• Health and dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off, paid illness
• Disability plans

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function at a standard expectation level. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position description is not intended to be all inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Responsibilities and requirements are subject to change at the discretion of management. The employee is expected to adhere to all Company policies and procedures. Printron is an Equal Opportunity employer.