Pre-Press Operator – Design

Role Overview

• Our client is looking for a well-rounded Pre-Press Operator.
• Do you have the qualifications to suit a longstanding sheetfed, digital/offset, and large format organization?
• The Pre-Press Operator is responsible for preparing digital and offset files for printing, ensuring high-quality output by managing and troubleshooting pre-press processes.
• Flight checking
• Amending files
• Graphic Design
• Liaise with sales/client on briefs
• Proofing
• Preparing file for printing
• Liaise with printer for jobs
• Engage outsource supplier
• Monitoring Email boxes
• Follow Up
• Huddles
• Referring to knowledge base / previous orders for specific jobs ie outsource
• Updating programs when required

Requirements

• Atleast 5 years of pre-press experience in a print or packaging companies
• Works well with a team or as an individual and displays initiative
• Experience within a sheetfed or digital print organization will have a distinct advantage
• However, candidates from a wide format or packaging background should also apply
• Knowledgeable with ALL of the following programs: Adobe Acrobat, Pitstop, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
• Solid exposure outputting to Offset Printing Presses, Digital Presses, and wide-format inkjet devices.
• Experience in Prinect Cockpit and Signa would be an advantage but not necessary (training is available)