EPrepress Technician

Description

Position Summary

An EPrepress Graphic Technician ensures the smooth preparation of files for flexographic and digital printing. This role involves reviewing and optimizing artwork, performing preflight checks, troubleshooting issues, and creating print-ready proofs. A solid understanding of color theory and experience with Flexo plate-making software is essential. The ideal candidate will work closely with designers, clients, and the production team to ensure high-quality output under tight deadlines. Strong communication skills, technical expertise, and a passion for print production are key for success in this position.

• Review and prepare files for flexographic and digital printing
• Perform preflight checks to ensure files meet print specifications
• Optimize designs for color separations and platemaking
• Create and approve print-ready proofs
• Troubleshoot prepress issues to ensure smooth production
• Collaborate with designers, customer service and production teams
• Adhere to production schedules to meet tight deadlines
• Ensure final files meet quality standards and production/customer specifications
• Self-educating and driven about new software/technology

Requirements

• 5 years of related experience in Prepress, Graphics, or Printing (training available for exceptional candidates) Strong communication, diplomacy and problem-solving skills are required
• Demonstrate a close attention to detail (in interview process).
• Strong organization skills and documentation for projects or procedures (examples in interview process are encouraged)
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Working knowledge of the flexographic printing process and its related specifications and limitations; specifically, ink lay down order, trapping and stepping layouts
• Familiarity 4/c process, spot colors, varnish, foil, die cuts, etc.
• Strong background in Illustrator and other Adobe software
• Familiarity with ArtPro and Esko software is an advantage

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

About Us: 

Brook & Whittle Ltd. is one of North America’s leading Sustainable Labeling Solutions providers, producing pressure sensitive labels, shrink sleeves and flexible packaging for many of the nation’s leading brands. The company serves multiple consumer markets, including Personal Care, Beverage, Food, Nutraceuticals, Wine & Spirits, and Household Chemicals. The company’s rapid growth can be attributed to its world-class staff of employees and its commitment to sustainability, print innovation, and the latest technological advancements. Wouldn’t it be cool to go into a store, pick up a product and say, “we make that label!”

Our culture is first and foremost one of collaboration and teamwork. We hold ourselves to high professional, ethical, and fairness standards. We have zero tolerance for anything less. We celebrate our diverse workforce and reward good performance through our recognition program, advancement opportunities, and our compensation structure.

We believe people are our greatest asset. Thus, we highly value individuals of strong character with drive, ambition and creativity. Relationships are our cornerstone whether it be clients, vendors or co-workers. We are the best at what we do and are looking for an exceptional individual to join our growing organization.

Company Paid Benefits:

• 10 paid holidays

• Starting 2 weeks' vacation at an accrued rate

• Paid sick/personal days

• MDLive  – Telemedicine*

• Life insurance*

• Long term disability insurance*

• Employee assistance program (EAP)*

Company Offered Benefits:

• Dental*

• Vision*

• 401(k) – first of the month after 90 days of employment – auto-enroll at 3%

• Short term disability*

• Voluntary life insurance*

• Flexible spending account – health care and/or dependent care*

• Critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and accident insurance*

Company Subsidized Benefits:

• Medical*

* Benefit will be available on the 1st of the month after 60 days of employment

** Benefit will be available after 90 days of employment

AAP/EEO Statement

Brook & Whittle LTD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Brook & Whittle complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Brook & Whittle expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Brook & Whittle LTD’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Salary : $22 - $27