What are the responsibilities and job description for the Print Specialist position at Ponderosa Printing?
Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Print Specialist to join our creative manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for producing high-quality printed materials through various printing techniques, ensuring color accuracy, and maintaining the integrity of design layouts. Your expertise will help bring innovative visual concepts to life across a range of print advertising, packaging, and promotional materials. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge printing technology and collaborate with talented graphic designers and production staff to deliver exceptional results.
Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain printing equipment; I.e., Summa vinyl cutting table, Roland TrueVis, Mimake Printer, Xerox Production Press, and other printing machinery to produce vibrant, accurate prints, bringing our customers visions to life.
- Ensuring that materials are in stock and ordering low stock to ensure
- Prepare artwork files using various tools, ensuring proper color management and layout design before printing.
- Manage color consistency and quality control throughout the production process by utilizing color management tools and techniques.
- Collaborate with graphic designers to review digital files in Adobe Creative Suite, Fiery, and other softwares, making necessary adjustments for optimal print output.
- Conduct machining tasks related to print setup, including cutting, shaping, or finishing printed materials as needed.
- Perform routine equipment maintenance and troubleshoot technical issues promptly to minimize downtime.
- Implement quality control procedures to verify print accuracy, typography clarity, and overall finish quality across all projects.
Requirements
- Proven experience in production printing, machine operation, machine maintenance, or related manufacturing environments.
- Strong knowledge of printing production workflows, color management systems, and layout design principles.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite applications such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
- Familiarity with machining processes, and troubleshooting technical equipment.
- Ability to operate forklifts safely when handling large rolls or heavy printed materials.
- Understanding of quality control standards specific to print advertising and packaging industries.
- Excellent attention to detail combined with strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects efficiently. Join us as a Print Specialist and be part of a vibrant team dedicated to producing visually compelling printed materials that make an impact! Your expertise will help elevate our brand presence through innovative printing solutions while ensuring top-tier quality at every step of the process.
Pay: $48,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Salary : $48,000 - $52,000