Senior Prepress Technical Specialist - 2nd Shift

Why Great Northern

Pay/Schedule

• Minimum starting at $31/hour - Dependent on experience and qualifications (Plus $2.00/hour Shift Differential)
• Monday – Friday from 2:30pm – 11:00pm. This is an onsite position
• Under general supervision and following established procedures, the Senior Prepress Technical Specialist is responsible for performing a variety of graphics and pre-production related tasks and support functions for Manufacturing, Sales, and Customer Service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include the Following. Other Duties May be Assigned.

• Reviews artwork, structural designs, and layout in order to make recommendations that will enhance the Company’s ability to produce a particular product.
• Modifies artwork utilizing software tools to create printable media. This may include the creation of artwork to satisfy requirements.
• Leverages electronic workflow systems to provide error-free, repeatable methods of creating/modifying artwork.
• Troubleshoot issues and provide solutions to problems.
• Utilizes experience to convert provided files into printable files. This includes screening theory, color correction theory, and software understanding.
• Identifies potential issues related to the assembly of a product at store level and reviews with the Design Team.
• Actively seeks new knowledge of ongoing software changes to provide accurate and efficient outputs.
• Creation of original artwork and graphic design to provide customers with mockups.
• Responsible for output of artwork to imaging devices.
• Collaborates with other prepress team members to balance workload requirements necessary to meet internal (printing press) and external (proofs, mockups) customer needs.
• Collaborates with the prepress and customer service departments at our Great Northern locations.
• Advises customers and Management on efficient prepress procedures and innovations in graphic arts.
• Responsible for seeking understanding and knowledge in a wide variety of graphic arts software and procedures.
• Acts as a training and knowledge resource for less experienced members of the prepress team.
• Creates laminating and die cutting specification sheets for production showing graphic placement and other information pertaining to the production of graphic products. (i.e. cartons and displays)
• Provides technical support to Customer Service, Sales, Design, and Production on color, graphics, direct print, litho laminated and related products.
• Partners with the Senior Workflow Analyst to create Standard Operating Procedures and improve our prepress/RIP workflows.
• Partners with the Senior Workflow Analyst in administering the prepress software. (Adobe, Automation Engine, ArtPro+)
• Partners with the Senior Color Analyst in managing the color profiles and press curves.
• Actively participates in maintaining proofers according to maintenance schedules.
• Develops process improvement initiatives that enhance the effectiveness of the product development process.
• Pulls and inspects existing printing plate files and modifies them as needed.
• Participates in periodic staff meetings as required.
• Participates in periodic training and development programs as required.
• Performs a variety of miscellaneous job-related tasks as may be assigned from time to time by a Management Representative.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• A two-year degree in Graphic Communication-related fields or equivalent experience.
• Requires at least seven years of experience in lithographic print production.
• A commitment to ethical business standards and personal integrity.
• Self-motivation and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others, and the ability to convey a positive and professional image of service and support to employees at all levels of responsibility in the company.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Accuracy in work and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to demonstrate strategic thinking, influence, and implement change.
• High level of ability to make sound and courageous decisions on your own.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret various instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram format.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions.
• Approachable and supportive when working with others.
• Demonstrated communication skills in both oral and written format.
• Demonstrated ability to use graphics software in a print production environment (Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Photoshop).
• Ability to create new artwork when needed.
• High level of ability to work effectively with employees and Managers/Supervisors and the ability to convey a positive and professional image to employees and customer.
• Practical experience in at least one workflow/RIP system for preparation of files for printing is beneficial.
• Ability to use and interpret Internet/Intranet information.
• Ability to work with Macintosh and Windows-based operating systems.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office software (Word, Outlook, and Excel spreadsheet applications).
• Experience with the Esko Platform (Automation Engine, Artios, WebCenter) preferred.
• Demonstrates openness to constructive feedback and applies insights to continuously improve performance, processes, and outcomes.

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