Midnight Oil · 4 weeks ago
Prepress Operator (1st & 2nd Shift)
Shakopee,MN,US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expImagine is a leading visual communications company that specializes in high-quality marketing solutions. The Prepress Operator is responsible for ensuring the accurate formatting and quality control of art/files for various printing processes, while effectively communicating with team members and maintaining workflow schedules.
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Responsibilities
Communicate effectively with Sales and Account Management team members
Prepare customer’s files for: size, image resolution, bleeds, overprints, font issues, and color breaks
Maintain quality control during all prepress processes, reading and understanding work instructions, proper documentation, and procedures Verify provided artwork will reproduce to customer expectations
Maintain a workflow schedule and communicate status regularly to internal customers
Process and build files for production
Determine and create page layouts, while accounting for folds, trims, and die cuts as necessary
Work with various graphic design and layout software applications commonly used on Mac OS
Perform quality checks on finished hard and PDF proofs before releasing to manufacturing
Output digital files to various output devices
Responds to concerns from sales and production personnel regarding client expectations, alterations, or suggestions
Contribute to safety goals by maintaining a clean, clutter-free workplace, report potentially unsafe conditions and ensure that the department meets and exceeds safety requirements
Communicate with production to understand our printing capabilities
Meet productivity and quality standards by completing work in a timely and accurate manner
May operate CTP plate making equipment to prepare plates for press
May perform maintenance to department equipment
Work overtime as needed
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Five plus years of experience in an electronic pre-press environment
Preferred
Vocational/technical school or college degree in electronic pre-press
Five plus years of experience working in printing or manufacturing
Image retouching and color correction knowledge
In-depth understanding of dye sublimation printing processes and materials, including best practices for color management and file preparation
Experience with large-format printers and other printing machinery used in dye sublimation
Understanding of print finishing processes (e.g., heat pressing, transfer methods)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision coverage
Paid time off
Disability insurance
401(k) with match
Life insurance
Other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
Tuition assistance
Caregiver leave
Adoption assistance
Employer/partner discounts
Company
Midnight Oil
Midnight Oil is a marketing agency that provides go-to-market, brand strategy, print production, structural design, and audience insight.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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