Rise, a Quad agency · 14 hours ago
Day Shift-Pre-Press Technician
Franklin, WI
Part-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expQuad is a global marketing experience company that helps brands connect with consumers through technology and data-driven intelligence. They are seeking a First Shift Pre-press Technician to support operational productivity by preparing art files for printing and finishing production processes according to customer specifications.
AdvertisingAnalyticsEmail MarketingMedia and EntertainmentSearch EngineSEOSocial Media Advertising
Responsibilities
Prepare Art Files - Pre-flight customer art files to determine if they are usable. Setup customer art to engineering die lines. Set up bleed and non-printing areas. Prepare art with a correct number of colors and traps according to the type of printing process for the item being run. Prepare final plating files for flexographic printing jobs, stepped files for digital printing jobs, and one-up files for offset printing jobs
Prepare Proofs - Prepare PDF and color proofs for customer approval. Prepare mockups as requested
Troubleshoot Art Files - Review files for potential issues in each printing process. Troubleshoot for color, editing, and retouching. Ensure files meet job specifications and color management expectations; make corrections as needed
Manage Art Files - Correctly label and store customer and Company files. Upload as needed to the web database. Archive as needed
Qualification
Required
Associate or Technical Degree required (Bachelor's Degree preferred)
Minimum of 2 years of experience as Desktop/Mac/Prepress Operator or in a related position required
Intermediate computer skills - Proficiency with Mac OSX and PC operating systems, GMG color proofing, Esko; DeskPack, Esko Automation Engine, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and WebCenter
Ability to use general office equipment (printer, fax machine, copier, etc.) and proofers
Knowledge of printing processes (flexographic, digital, offset) is required
Knowledge of color theory and trapping
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Skill in decision-making and exercise of good judgment
Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
Ability to effectively and efficiently multi-task
Analyze problems for root causes and determine solutions
Ability to understand, remember, and apply/follow written and verbal instructions, along with communicating routine, factual information
Ability to communicate technical information to others and complete routine, existing forms
Ability to perform tasks with room for personal interpretation; problem-solving involves a supervisor when needed
Ability to count accurately and add, subtract, multiply, and divide numerical data
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree preferred
Benefits
401(k)
Holidays
Vacations
Company
Rise, a Quad agency
With a history in digital media, analytics, and customer experience, Rise proudly joins Quad, a global Marketing Experience company, to challenge the status quo and redefine the future of integrated marketing, together.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$12.3MKey Investors
Quad
2018-03-21Acquired
2016-07-07Series Unknown· $12.3M
Leadership Team
Larry Fisher
Chief Executive Officer
Brent Laufenberg
Chief Technology Officer
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