Pre-Press Graphic Technician

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create Die lines for new labels
• Build jobs from customers supplied art with Esko and Adobe Software.
• Attend Pre-Production calls as needed.
• Support Print trials and travel when needed.
• Technical support for the ASDs digital presses.
• Training new personnel as needed.
• Perform all FFU (fit for use) tasks accepting or rejecting artwork with good record keeping and follow up.
• Attend Press approvals color match and file review.
• Works overtime as needed and perform related duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s or associate degree from an accredited two-year college or graphics arts school; or 5 years’ experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven experience with job building and understanding graphic design.
• Must have good trouble shooting capabilities.
• Understanding of Digital, flexographic and rotary screen printing.
• Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to interface with all departments.
• Must understand color theory and be able to color match jobs on digital presses.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must have the ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
• Must be able to function as part of a team in sharing information, flexible schedules, training of others team members and working together to complete a task.
• Must be able to work under pressure.
• Must be able to lift and/or move 10 pounds.
• Must be able to understand and carry out oral instructions as well as read, understand and carry out simple and complicated written instructions.
• Must be able to inspect, examine and observe for obvious and hard to see product or equipment defects.

***Hiring for 1st and 2nd shift**

1st shift 6am-2pm

2nd shift 2pm-10pm