Prepress Specialist - Experienced Candidates Only

ePac Flexible Packaging is a rapidly growing company with locations across the United States Canada Europe Africa Southeast Asia South Asia and Oceania.

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.
• 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
• Strong working knowledge of digital print processes and DFEs (HP Production Pro and Esko highly considered)
• Strong working knowledge of Esko Automation Engine Esko DeskPack (highly considered)
• Strong understanding of printing processes (digital offset flexo and gravure highly considered)
• Trouble shooting/problem solving skills
• French Language is an asset

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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

BENEFITS

• Companypaid Health Dental Vision Insurance
• Companypaid Life ADD and Long & ShortTerm Disability Insurance
• RRSP Match 3 match
• 15 Paid Vacation Days and 10 statutory holidays