Flexographic Pre-Press Technician (5+ yrs exp req)

Flexographic Pre-Press TechnicianFlexografix, Inc. (Carol Stream, IL) is a highly-respected, top-quality Flexographic Color Separator / Platemaker. We manufacture high-quality photopolymer and elastomer printing plates and sleeves for packaging printers. We are growing and ready to hire an exceptional individual to join our team as a Production Artist / Electronic Pre-Press Specialist.Flexografix has three Core Values: 1) Customer Advocacy – “We care; our customers’ success is always top of mind”, 2) Technical Excellence – “We apply advanced technology for the benefit of our customers” and 3) Integrity – “We do the right thing”.We meet our customers’ project timing requirements at the highest quality level available for their best printed results. We are a high-performance, solution-oriented organization that continually invests in advanced pre-press, color management and flexographic platemaking technologies. We are responsive to our customers’ needs while maintaining a healthy, collaborative and supportive team environment.We employ a diverse mix of experienced industry professionals and up-and-coming young professionals. Fifty-seven percent of our team has an average age of 55yrs. and 43% of our team has an average age of 32yrs.Our modern office features up-to-date technologies and floor-to-ceiling windows with views of sunlight and nature from every desk.Job Description:Plan then execute modifications and improvements to customer-supplied electronic art files for the highest quality narrow-web and wide-web Flexographic print reproductionProficient use of Adobe® Illustrator® (and preferably ESKO Deskpack) with an available seat of ESKO ArtPro Accurately and thoroughly execute from written work instructionsEffectively inspect, catch and correct and learn from your and your Department team members’ oversights or mistakesConstructively collaborate with other Department Operators, our Color Retoucher and our Graphics Project Coordinators to produce optimal color separations for our customersSchedule: 8-hour first-shift, Monday through Friday. Must be able to work overtime as neededRequirements:Your behavior and actions are in alignment with our company’s Core ValuesFlexographic pre-press experience required. You will be asked to separate files as part of the qualification process.Must have trapping experienceMeet Flexografix’s high standards for the accuracy of your work product. Perfectionist tendencies are desiredMaintain a constructive attitude with fellow team members, while performing to meet our customers’ pressing timing requirementsDemonstrate proficiency in troubleshooting and problem-solvingQuickly grasp and apply new separation techniques demonstrated by fellow team membersYou are a self-starter, able to meet job performance expectations with little supervisionTake ownership of the projects assigned to youHave a sense of urgency to meet our customers’ timing expectationsNaturally enjoy learning and advancing your skillsBenefits:90% employer-paid employee medical insurance premiums401k, with 3% of your annual compensation automatically contributed by Flexografix100% employer-paid Short and Long-term disability insuranceFlexible Spending Account (FSA)9 paid holidays, 5 paid sick days and 1 paid personal dayRelocation assistance if neededAll submissions will remain confidential.For more information on our company, visit flexografix.comJob Type: Full-timePay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hourBenefits:401(k)401(k) matchingFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offReferral programRelocation assistanceExperience:Trapping Experience: 5 years (Required)Flexographic Production Art: 5 years (Required)Flexographic Color Separation: 5 years (Required)Adobe Illustrator: 5 years (Required)ESKO DeskPack: 4 years (Preferred)Work Location: In personCompany DescriptionFlexografix, Inc. (Carol Stream, IL) is a highly-respected, top-quality Flexographic Color Separator / Platemaker – manufacturing high-quality photopolymer and elastomer printing plates and sleeves for packaging printers. We are ready to hire a unique individual to join our team as our Flexographic Platemaking Specialist.Flexografix has three Core Values: 1) Customer Advocacy: “We care; our customers’ success is always top of mind”, 2) Technical Excellence: “We apply advanced technology for the benefit of our customers” and 3) Integrity: “We do the right thing”.We meet our customers’ project timing requirements at the highest quality level available for their best printed results. We are a high-performance, solution-oriented organization that continually invests in people, advanced Pre-press and Flexographic platemaking technologies. We are responsive to our customers’ needs while maintaining a healthy, supportive and collaborative team environment.

Salary : $28 - $32