Description

Are you prepared to elevate your offset printing expertise and become a part of an organization that places a high value on employee development and personal growth? If so, Ashton Potter is the perfect place for you. We are seeking a skilled individual with a keen eye for graphic design and plate making to join our team as a Prepress Technician. In this role, you will work on an array of exciting projects and receive training on the latest technologies, including offset and flexographic plate making. You will have the opportunity to expand and refine your skill set while making a meaningful contribution to the success of our company.

Job Title: Prepress Technician

SUMMARY

The Pre-Press Technician position involves preparing customer supplied artwork for print production using a variety of software applications. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Job assembly and job pre-flight
• Produce digital proofs and print-ready artwork, including imposition and trapping.
• Proficient in new software programs and versions as needed.
• Operates with deadlines to an established production schedule.
• Maintains accurate management of digital files and archiving.
• Produces offset plates as required using various programs, imposition software, RIP, to CIP Imaging.
• Produces flexographic plates as required.
• Possess good color management skills and color evaluation.
• Assists with departmental responsibilities by maintaining inventory and supplies.
• Performs routine maintenance on all equipment in department.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Good communication, documentation, and organizational skills. Analytical approach and attention to details and process flows. The ability to maintain and repair equipment as needed, and work overtime to meet customer or management deadlines.

EDUCATION and/ or EXPERIENCE

• Completion of specialized training beyond high school, such as a two-year vocational/technical training program in graphic design or a related field, is required.
• At least two years of experience is required using a computer to manipulate digital multicolor and four-color files. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite software is required.
• Experience with Preps Imposition software Prinergy Workflow is preferred.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• The ability to work with various graphic design software applications commonly used on Mac's and Adobe Suite Applications - Illustrator - Photoshop - InDesign.
• Microsoft Office - Excel - Word - PowerPoint
• Prinergy Workflow
• Preps Imposition Software
• Offset and Flexographic plate imaging
• Digital Proofing - Xerox - Epson
• Spectrophotometer and color management skills
• Analytical approach and organizational skills
• Have a good eye for color and attention to detail for color and text proofing and printing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Handling of large, delicate, aluminum plates and film material. Lifting consumable containers, and plate material up to 50 pounds.