Essential Responsibilities Accountabilities & Results
- Ability to read understand and follow work instructions specifications workflow diagrams and SOPs
- Verify colors used and ensure common separations are respected
- Check the job to ensure mentioned basic mark positions are correct including centers corner trims screen scales punch marks job name color designations and job data/labels if applicable
- Ensure the accuracy of the final data deliverable such as but not limited to PDF TIFF PNG JPEG PSD stepped LEN files FTP upload
- Measures job trim to trim to calculate length and width and any distortion
- Responsible for ensuring that all required checklist(s) are completed accordingly and in full with any errors found subsequently corrected
- Flag any errors or deviations from standard work procedures to the Production Manager or Supervisor
- Complete task assignments in the production management tool.
- Participate in process improvement efforts and various production meetings to foster a positive creative impact on the business.
- Possess the ability to learn and develop within a team and through direct mentorship
- Maintain a clean area by adhering to the clean desk policy and picking up as needed.
- Be flexible to fill in for others throughout the team as needed.
- Support and complete all documentation or processes required by the companys Quality Program.
Competency Requirements
- Must be able to work with various graphic design and layout software applications commonly used on Macs and PCs. Illustrator and Photoshop is must
- Good understanding of digital file formats (pdf tiff eps) from different operating systems (Mac and PC) is required.
- Basic color management skills and the ability to understand and recognize the different digital formats are required
- Must have the ability to output digital files to various output devices; must have the ability to continue to learn and use new graphics software on an ongoing basis
- Must understand print processes and how each color affects another
- Must possess excellent organizational interpersonal and communication skills.
- Motivated self-starter with the ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently with a commitment to detail and accuracy.
- Able to work in rotational shift
- 3 years of relevant experience
Educational & Experience Minimum Requirements
This position requires the following knowledge and skills:
- Diploma or Graduation equivalent.
- Enjoys focusing on the details ability to quickly recognize defects
- Work in a pre-press/printing/digital environment preferred
- Strong computer skills including ability to learn new software usage quickly.
- Full comprehension in reading work instructions and business memos.
- Able to effectively communicate especially through written instructions and evaluations.
- Proofreading skills required.
- Ability to work independently after initial training.