What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Printing Specialist position at Alliance Franchise Brands?
Enfocus Switch Automation Manager (Commercial Printing)
Description:
We’re seeking an Automation Specialist to support the automation efforts of our dynamic production environment at Allegra • Marketing • Print • Mail in Plymouth, MI.
As a leader in commercial printing (inkjet, offset, digital, web, sheetfed), we’re investing in cutting-edge automation to streamline workflows, reduce touch points, improve turnaround times, and deliver the highest quality to our clients.
What You’ll Do
- Join a team of prepress/automation/software developer specialists.
- Assist in developing, maintaining, and optimizing Enfocus Switch workflows.
- Automate key prepress processes: job ingest, imposition, proofing, VDP, ticketing, print queues, invoicing, etc. under the direction of the automation manager.
- Collaborate with IT, production, and operations teams to streamline workflows.
- Track KPIs to determine where automation is helping or hindering.
What We’re Looking For
- Hands-on expertise in automation tools for the print Industry (Programing languages, SQL/data handling, APIs, AI).
- Strong commercial printing background (Print production workflows, prepress automation, imposition, VDP, inkjet, AI).
- Proven expertise in Enfocus Switch (Flow elements & configurators, scripting layers, metadata & variables, web services & API integration, databases & eternal data).
- Knowledge of Ultimate Impostrip, BCC Mailer, Print IQ, Infigo, Enfocus Switch or similar systems a plus.
Why Join Us
- Specialist role with high impact on operations.
- Innovative environment using the latest automation technology.
- Career growth opportunities in management and automation.
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k, tuition assistance, and more).
Apply today and help us modernize print production workflows!