Pre Press Technician - Raven Printing & Marketing

Job

Prepress Technician

Qualifications

• Digital Processing/Preparation of Print, Signs, Mailing
• Ability to preflight all incoming files from client and customer service team  
• Use Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign to open production files
• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of layout principles and aesthetic design concepts
• Intermediate ability to work in MS Word and MS Outlook
• Ability to sustain high volumes of output daily, with low error rate
• Ability to maintain professional and positive communication with all employees under strict deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to understand units of measure and conversion
• Demonstrated aptitude for critical thinking and attention to detail
• Must be able to multi-task and exhibit time management skills
• Ability to work in a team environment and be self-motivated to complete tasks
• Excellent written communication
• Demonstrates willingness and initiative to meet or exceed department goals and objectives
• Ability to work a flexible schedule or overtime when needed to meet the needs of the business
• Must understand vague and implicit instructions, and react favorably in all work situations
• Must be approachable and responsive to a variety of people and issues
• Must be able to resolve problems, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure
• Must have a long attention span to listen to people, perceive the real problems and bring issues to a successful conclusion
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

Benefits

• Pay: $21.50/hr. to 27.00/hr.
• Benefits: RPM offers a competitive compensation package, which includes vacation days, sick days, paid holidays, along with Medical, Dental, Vision, Simple IRA, Life insurance, and opportunities for professional development

Responsibilities

• The primary responsibility of a Pre-Press Technician is to process client supplied artwork for a variety of product types, primarily working in the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite
• The Digital Prepress Pre-Press Technician will be responsible for preparing high volumes of print ready files, will quality check others’ file prep and be expected to have a low rate of file prep errors
• Make any necessary adjustments to prepare art file for printing
• Uses statuses within RPM Order Management System to communicate holds, customer notes etc.
• Process large volumes of print ready files in a timely and efficient manner
• Save all working files in an organized, clearly named file structure
• Ability to troubleshoot unique requests
• Manage email inbox to monitor for critical or rush jobs that need to be processed and act/respond in a timely fashion
• Ability to be flexible with tasks as well as prioritizing the business needs
• Use a combination of programs to build files for custom requests
• Confirm sizes and other parameters are correct, based on order specification
• Use Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign to open production files
• Confirm sizes and other parameters are correct, based on order specification
• Make any necessary adjustments to prepare art file for printing sign and mailing
• Uses statuses within RPM Order Management System to communicate holds, customer notes etc.
• Process large volumes of print ready files in a timely and efficient manner
• Use created templates to match correct unit number
• Identify and communicate potential process improvements – assist Manager(s) and Lead(s) on all improvement initiatives
• Identify cost savings opportunities (labor and yield) – assist Manager(s) and Lead(s) on all cost savings initiatives
• Commitment to good communication between employees across all shifts to ensure process changes and improvements are implemented consistently and effectively

Job description

About Us: Raven Print and Marketing is a dynamic company specializing in  Print Signs and Apparel. We provide top-notch customer service and high-quality products to our clients. Our team is passionate about helping customers find the perfect solutions for their branding and print needs.

Job Description Overview: Pre-Press Technician

• 60% of position responsibility -Print both digital and Offset
• 20% of Position responsibility – Signs- Banners -Wall Graphics – Window Graphics -Vehicle Wraps
• 10% of Position responsibilities – Mailing – Working with Mailing software
• 5% of Position responsibilities – Designs
• 5 of Position responsibilities - Manage and update print flow software
  The primary responsibility of a Pre-Press Technician is to process client supplied artwork for a variety of product types, primarily working in the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite. The Pre Press Technician  will be responsible for preparing high volumes of print ready filesTasks description – Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  Digital Processing/Preparation of Odd sized builds, Applying color correction , Custom orders, Double sided orders:
  • Make any necessary adjustments to prepare art file for printing.
  • Uses statuses within RPM Order Management System to communicate updates with Customer service team , customer notes etc.
  • Process large volumes of print ready files in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Save all working files in an organized, clearly named file structure.
  • Ability to troubleshoot unique requests.
  • Manage email inbox to monitor for critical or rush jobs that need to be processed and act/respond in a timely fashion.
  • Ability to be flexible with tasks as well as prioritizing the business needs.
  
  Continuous Improvement:
  • Identify and communicate potential process improvements – assist Manager(s) and Lead(s) on all improvement initiatives.
  • Identify cost savings opportunities (labor and yield) – assist Manager(s) and Lead(s) on all cost savings initiatives.
  • Commitment to good communication between employees across all shifts to ensure process changes and improvements are implemented consistently and effectively
  
  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:
• • Must have working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator and/or InDesign preferred)
  • Knowledge of layout principles and aesthetic design concepts
  • Intermediate ability to work in MS Word and MS Outlook
  • Ability to sustain high volumes of output daily, with low error rate
  • Ability to maintain professional and positive communication with all employee’s under strict deadlines
  • Demonstrated aptitude for critical thinking and attention to detail
  • Must be able to multi-task and exhibit time management skills
  • Ability to work in a team environment and be self-motivated to complete tasks
  • Excellent written communication
  • Demonstrates willingness and initiative to meet or exceed department goals and objectives
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule or overtime when needed in order to meet the needs of the business
  
  
  
  Raven Print and Marketing,  is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.