Pre-Press Coordinator

This role has a salary range of $26 $29 per hourdepending on skills and experience with a generous leave and benefits package.

BENEFITS

This role offers a competitive hourly rate based on experience with a generous leave and benefits package. Benefits package includes:

• 3 Medical Options
• Dental
• Vision
• Employer paid Short and Long term disability
• 401K with employer match
• 120 hours Paid Time off
• Paid holidays
• and more!

So who are we Simply put ePac provides digitally printed flexible packaging. We offer our customers fast and easy access to custom flexible packaging with a mission to help small brands obtain big brand presence. We are technology driven and solution centered and we love what we do!

ePac Flexible Packaging is a rapidly growing company with locations across the United States Canada Europe and Indonesia. Built on breakthrough digital printing ePac is at the crossroads of advanced technology and manufacturing. ePacs mission is to provide locallybased consumer packaged goods companies the ability to compete with large brands with great packaging.Since opening our first manufacturing facility in 2016 our mission has been clear to help small brands obtain big brand presence give back to the communities we serve and contribute to the creation of a more sustainable circular economy.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Prepress Coordinator position receives digital files from customers and provides customer service to ensure that proofs and files are ready for print. Develops procedures and prepares artwork for production.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receives digital files from customers and provides customer service on whether or not those files are correct or if more information is needed
• Prepares and sends proofs
• Prepares files for print
• Enters job ticket information online
• Reviews incoming jobs to determine the level of design and/or prepress work required.
• Communicates with the prepress department to determine cost and schedule of work required to complete each job.
• Communicates with customers keeping them apprised of job status.
• Works with the HP Indigo 20000/25000 press operator(s) on matters involving quality and scheduling.
• Follows quality requirements to meet or exceed specifications.
• Applies trap and color correction to art files performs color separation assigns necessary screening steps art according to press layout and generates pressready files for production.
• Produces coloraccurate contract proofs according to customer and press specifications.
• Creates mockups 3D drawings special proofs etc. for customers as requested.
• Analyzes incoming graphics for printability separation issues brand color concerns Pantone matching ink sequence and any foreseeable printing issues. Documents the issues and possible solutions and then notifies the appropriate people.
• Shares prepress knowledge and techniques as well as jobspecific information with Digital Press Operators and other Prepress Coordinators.
• Works with a team to develop procedures and workflows relevant to the prepress area.
• Demonstrates appropriate attitude in all dealings with coworkers customers and suppliers.

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Helps with estimating and quoting
• Answers phones and customer inquiries

JOB KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Deep and demonstrated working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong working knowledge of file conversion color conversion imposition composition proof and press alignment
• Excellent understanding of color management
• Strong working knowledge of: prooftopress matching spectrophotometry hard proofing and soft proofing
• Experience with digital printing on flexible packaging substrates
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Knowledge and skilled usage of Adobe programs
• Flexibility
• Adaptability
• Knowledge of file transfer systems

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Bachelors degree in a related field preferred
• At least 2 years in prepress file and/or color profiling and print file preparation
• Working knowledge of digital print processes and DFEs (specifically HP Smartstream and Esko highly considered)
• Strong understanding of printing processes (digital offset flexo and gravure highly considered)
• Trouble shooting/problem solving skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Mostly professional office setting with minimal travel
• Minimal time on the production floor
• Follows all safety rules and regulations; wears PPE.

ePac is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. EEO Poster