Pre-Production Technical Specialist
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JOB POSTING
PRE-PRODUCTION TECHNICAL SPECIALIST
Location: Onsite - Napa California
Hourly Rate: $25.00-$30.00 per hour (Based on Experience)
Employment Type: Full-Time 8 AM - 5 PM Monday-Friday and Rotating Shifts
1st week 7:00am 4:00pm 2nd & 3rd week 8:00am 5:00pm and 4th week 10:00am 7:00pm
Department: Technical
Reports To: Technical Manager
Join our Team as Pre-Production Technical Specialist!
General Position Summary:
The Pre-Production Technical Specialist supports both Customer Service and Production Departments. They are responsible for ensuring that all technical aspects of print jobs are properly prepared and ready for production. This role involves working closely with the production team clients and designers to ensure that files materials and specifications meet all requirements before printing begins. The Pre-Production Technical Specialist ensures that the print process is streamlined preventing errors and maximizing efficiency.
The role requires a strong technical background in printing a keen eye for detail and excellent communication skills. This role is critical in maintaining the highest quality standards for all printed materials.
Responsibilities:
- Operate PC computers running Esko programs to review artwork files for print ensuring they meet technical specifications and printing standards.
- Maintain accurate records of file versions in accordance with naming conventions and follow Standard Operating Procedures and training standards.
- Make project layouts for all plate types including Web Die-cutting Flexo and Digital.
- Preflight files to check for errors including resolution color accuracy and bleed requirements.
- Ensure all materials including substrates and inks are properly specified before production.
- Coordinate with the production team to ensure all technical requirements are met before the job enters the press.
- Remain current on the latest technologies and software tools.
- Must work well with others in a team environment.
- Ability to meet daily standards.
- Maintains a clean and organized work area.
- Observe company work rules and safety regulations.
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Assist Customer Service as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and/or Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- A degree in graphic communication printing technology or a related field is a plus.
- Experience in pre-press or pre-production roles within the printing industry is a plus.
Specific Skills Competencies and Qualifications:
- Mathematical Competency: Ability to interpret numbers and make calculations.
- Reading Competency: Ability to read analyze and interpret technical information and procedures.
- Operating Knowledge of:
- Adobe CS Illustrator Photoshop Esko and HP Indigo experience a plus.
- How to trap files using different substrates and a variety of multiple colors.
- Offset and pressure-sensitive label printing methods.
- Confidentiality: Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
- Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of pre-production processes print file preparation and printing standards.
- Attention to Detail: Ability to spot errors and potential issues in files ensuring all technical specifications are met.
- Problem-Solving: Capable of troubleshooting file and pre-production issues quickly and effectively.
- Communication Skills: Able to communicate technical details clearly to clients designers and production staff and able to work effectively and cooperatively with all production personnel.
- Organizational Skills: Ability to manage and organize job files ensuring efficient workflow.
- Time Management: Strong ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
Physical Requirements:
- Lift/Carry 5% of shift
- Sit 80% of shift
- Walk 15% of shift
- Must have the ability to distinguish and differentiate between colors for printing labels.
This role requires the ability to sit for extended periods (up to 90% of the shift) and perform computer work. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Benefits & Perks:
We value our team members and are committed to providing a competitive benefits package to support your well-being and work-life balance. Full-time employees enjoy comprehensive medical benefits including health dental and vision insurance ensuring you and your family have the coverage you need. We also offer life insurance disability coverage and retirement plan options to help you plan for the addition to paid time off (PTO) and sick leave we provide holiday pay wellness programs and employee assistance resources to support your personal and professional growth.
If you want to be part of a team that values innovation collaboration and a positive workplace culture dont miss this opportunityapply today!
About Us:
Eurostampa has been printing the most beautiful labels for more than 50 years. It is large enough to have facilities in the US (Napa CA and Cincinnati OH) Italy Scotland France Mexico and India yet small enough for everyone to be on a first-name basis. Teamwork at Eurostampa permeates everything we do. Our companys value keeps us focused on taking care of our employees no matter how large we grow.
EUROSTAMPA fosters an inclusive culture that respects and embraces all our colleagues diverse backgrounds and experiences. We aspire for our company to truly reflect the diversity of our customers and the markets we serve. We are committed to equal opportunity for everyone regardless of peoples gender identity/expression age language sexual orientation ability race socioeconomic status national origin or other characteristics.
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About Company
Eurostampa, a company which has grown over time and has made a name for itself all over the world, is in the first instance a family business led by Luciano Cillario and his three sons Gianmario, Giuseppe and Gianfranco, the latter CEO of Eurostampa North America. We believe this make ... View more
