Prepress Operator

ABOUT USHoffmaster Group Inc is an industry leader producing the most complete line of specialty disposable tabletop products for over 70 years. Hoffmaster competes in three distinct business segments Foodservice Consumer and E-Commerce. Our products can be found in thousands of retailers restaurants hotels and more. As a customer centric company we strive to deliver innovative solutions to both our customers and the ultimate end users of our products. This Innovation is a key part of what we do here at Hoffmaster and we continue to drive the industry forward by investing in our employees and state-of-the-art PURPOSE OF THE ROLEThe Pre-Press Operator / Plate Maker is responsible for preparing processing and producing printing plates and press-ready files that meet all quality technical and production requirements. This role serves as a critical link between artwork pre-press preparation and press operations ensuring accurate plate output minimal press downtime and consistent print quality in a fast-paced manufacturing JOB DUTIESReview job tickets artwork files and specifications to determine plate and press preflight checks on digital files to ensure accuracy of layout color mode resolution fonts trapping and and modify files for plate output including imposition screening and color all files meet internal quality standards and press specifications prior to plate proper file naming version control and computer-to-plate (CTP) or plate-making equipment to produce printing plates in accordance with job up expose develop and finish plates for printing processVerify plate accuracy including registration dot structure image clarity and plate stage and deliver completed plates to press operations in accordance with production plates and proofs to identify defects or inconsistencies prior to press pre-press and plate-making issues including file errors plate defects or output proactively with designers press operators supervisors and quality teams to resolve issues continuous improvement efforts to reduce plate waste rework and press press operators during press make-ready by providing technical guidance related to plates and with press trials new material qualifications and process improvements as accurate production records logs and quality all safety food safety GMP and quality system clean and organized pre-press and plate-making routine maintenance cleaning and calibration of plate-making with all company policies procedures and regulatory other duties as Skills/AbilitiesExperience in a printing or converting manufacturing environment knowledge of pre-press workflows and plate-making with pre-press software and systems (e.g. Adobe Illustrator InDesign Photoshop RIP software).Understanding of color theory screening trapping and file preparation for attention to detail with the ability to identify and correct errors before to read and interpret job tickets specifications and technical communication skills and ability to work cross-funtional with production and quality LevelDescriptionPreferredHigh School or GEDOtherTechnical Training in printing graphic arts or pre-presYears Of ExperienceMinimum Years of ExperienceComments1PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSStandard Shift Length Ability to Lift/Push/PullPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)Other Physical Requirements8 hours depending on workloadUp to 50 is required which includes safety shoes eye protection and hearing protectionSignificant walking and standing; Incidental ClimbingSCHEDULE2nd Shift: Monday - Friday (3:30 PM - 12:00AM)3rd Shift: Monday - Friday (11:45 PM - 7:00AM)#Sparks625Lets connect!At Hoffmaster we believe every person deserves to feel successful. Thats why we provide a total rewards package designed to support our employees success at work at home and in life. This includes: Medical Dental Vision Life and Disability insurances Physical and Mental wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Paid Vacation and Holidays Employee Assistance Program and more. Learn more about our Benefits above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this Accommodations Statement: To accomplish this job successfully an individual must be able to perform with or without reasonable accommodation each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.