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- Paid holidays
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YOU

EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS

High school or college degree with a focus in graphics.
One to three years of experience in the printing industry (flexography, offset, screen, dry offset).
Proficient in various graphic design and layout software applications (Illustrator, InDesign, Esko, Photoshop) on a Mac.
Thorough understanding of digital file formats (pdf, tiff, eps) from different operating systems.
Ability to output digital files to various output devices.
Ability to read and understand instructions.

THE JOB

Preflight incoming files:

Preflight electronic files received from clients and check them for accuracy and completeness – inform account managers of any concerns prior to proceeding into production.
Ensures that all necessary fonts are included with the file.
Verifies colors used and checks the resolution of any continuous tones.

Trapping & Assembly

Applies required traps, overprints, knockouts, minimum type and line thickness.
Creates traps for different types of printing per specifications to ensure customer jobs print properly.
Adjust files to match customer specifications including step and repeat, distortions and cutbacks.
Places proper marks, color bars and tone scales on jobs, as required by customer.

Quality Control

Checks work to ensure mark are correct including center marks, corner trims, punch marks, job name and color designations are accurate.
Reports errors or deviations from standard work orders to the Production Manager / Account Manager.
Ensures the accuracy of the final data deliverable up to and including PDF, TIFF, stepped LEN files, and FTP upload.
Completes a Quality Control Checklist prior to advancing job to next step in production.

EOE/AA M/F/VET/DISABILITY