Prepress Technician

Department: Prepress

Reports To: Prepress Supervisor

Employee Type: Nonexempt FT

Mittera Iowa is seeking a Prepress Technician with the ability to formulate concepts and execute layout designs for artwork and copy to be presented by visual communications media such as; magazines books newspapers pamphlets brochures television posters and packaging by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Works directly with clients/sales through all design phases from concept development through desktop publishing

Lays out and produces all types of printable assignments by desktop publishing with the best creative solution

Keys in hard copy and formats and proofs the copy for publication formatting

Scans B/W and 4/C photos for high resolution output

Makes Iris or Kodak Approval proofs for proofing and press of such photos

Works with Mac operators for ripping and trapping

All other duties as assigned

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. In keeping with Mitteras philosophy that each individual should be encouraged to reach his or her full potential and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) reasonable accommodations or modifications will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Hours may vary depending on departmental staffing needs

Associates degree and two to four years related experience and/or training; or any equivalent combination of education and experience

Full comprehension in reading work instructions and business memos

Effective communications skills with all levels within the organization

Ability to use basic math skills such as addition subtraction multiplication division measurements and critical thinking to solve practical problems

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form

Must have the ability to work effectively in stressful situations and meet stringent deadlines

Be organized and able to plan prioritize and follow through on projects assigned with minimal supervision

Has basic computer skills

Must be selfmotivated reliable and quality safety oriented

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times.

Requires fine motor hand and arm movement manual dexterity and coordination.

Must be able to access and navigate each department in the facility.

Work Environment

This position requires work in an office environment. The work environment has a low noise level with ambient temperatures controlled by heating and air conditioning.

Mittera is a leadingedge company that provides commercial and digital printing finishing graphic design data analytics direct mail processing and fulfillment services. Mitteras fullservice approach connects datadriven revelations barraising creative and expertly printed materials to give our customers brand recognition it deserves. Competitive compensation and robust benefits plans are offered. Benefits include:

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D Policies

Short and LongTerm Disability

401K with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Mittera is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements. Must be 18 years old or older to apply.

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