Digital Press & Pre-Press Technician

As a Digital Press Technician, you will be responsible for printing on wide-format presses such as HP
Latex, EFI UV Inkjet, and others. As a Pre-Press Technician, your main responsibility will be to create art
proofs, check proofs and blueprints, and prepare all necessary tooling required for printing jobs. This
position requires someone who is self-motivated, has excellent communication skills, and can work
well with others. You should be able to multitask, communicate effectively with every department, and
pay close attention to detail. Computer and Adobe Illustrator skills are a must, and experience with
digital printing is preferred.

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Digital press operation
• Pre-Press
• Color management
• Inventory management
• Verifying size, color, and type of material.
• Acquire correct artwork from a computer, set up, and run the printing presses accordingly.
• Maintain equipment according to daily requirements.
• Communicate with a Supervisor and other Managers as needed to complete required work.
• Create artwork for clients based on blueprints, rough drafts, and verbally communicated designs.
• Generate tooling and prepress files from approved artwork to prepare for production.
• Work within a small team environment to improve processes and workflow.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Work scheduled overtime as determined.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Completes all required paperwork, records, documents, etc.
• Follow all safety and work rules and regulations.
• Other job duties as assigned.
• Perform cleaning duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Graphics and Printing Science or equivalent work experience.
• Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe Illustrator).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Proficient with Mac OS
• Basic math & metrics, use ruler, calipers and calculator
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Perform cleaning duties as assigned.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Work with a sense of urgency
• Team player
• Good at problem solving

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
• Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods of time
• Able to lift and/or move between 20 to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust
focus
• Ability to work in a setting where noise levels vary