Prepress Operator - 1st Shift

Innovairre
US - Iowa - Mount Pleasant
October 17, 2024
Manufacturing

Innovairre Communications - WE HELP PEOPLE WHO HELP PEOPLE

We make great things happen for some of the world's most vibrant organizations. We are the worldwide leader in non-profit fundraising. The company serves more than 500 marketing agencies, non-profit organizations, and commercial clients, with 4000+ employees working across five different continents and 28 countries around the world. Our direct marketing services deliver results utilizing our in-house production, design capabilities, data and digital expertise, and fully integrated approach producing timely and cost-efficient direct mail packages for our worldwide clients.

- Competitive Wages! - Competitive Benefits! - Sign on Bonus! - Hours: Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM Job Summary

The Prepress Operator plays a key role in the pre-press production process, ensuring the accurate and efficient preparation of print files for production. This position involves utilizing specialized software and technical skills to review, adjust, and optimize client-provided files for printing. The Prepress Operator works collaboratively with other departments to ensure smooth workflow, high-quality output, and timely delivery of print projects.

Responsibilities and Activities

Receives and reviews electronic files from clients, ensuring they meet print specifications and quality standards.
Preflights files to identify and correct potential issues such as missing fonts, low-resolution images, or incorrect color profiles.
Prepares layouts according to work ticket specifications using Adobe Creative Suite, Quark, InDesign, or other relevant software programs.
Imposes files as needed, arranging pages for optimal printing on press sheets.
Creates and outputs plates or digital files for printing.
Applies color corrections and adjustments to ensure accurate color reproduction in the final print product.
Utilizes color management tools and software to maintain color consistency across different printing processes (Offset and Flexographic).
Conducts thorough quality checks on prepared files to identify and rectify any errors or inconsistencies.
Compares proofs to final printed materials to ensure accuracy and adherence to client specifications.
Communicates effectively with client services, production staff, and other team members to clarify project requirements and address any concerns.
Provides timely updates on project status and any potential issues or delays.
Stays up-to-date with the latest prepress software, technologies, and industry standards.
Troubleshoots technical problems and implements solutions to ensure smooth workflow.
Performs additional responsibilities as required to ensure the team's success.

Position Qualifications

Associate degree in Graphic Arts, Printing Technology, or a related field preferred, or equivalent work experience.
1-3 years of experience in a prepress or similar role, demonstrating proficiency in file preparation and color management.
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Quark, PDF workflow, and Microsoft Office.
Strong understanding of color theory and experience with color correction and profiling.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with various stakeholders.
Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Meticulous attention to detail to ensure the accuracy and quality of prepress output.
Ability to identify and resolve technical issues efficiently.
Collaborative approach to working with colleagues and other departments to achieve shared goals.

Innovairre is an equal opportunity employer.

Innovairre recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, transgender status, disability, age, family or marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

At Innovairre, we have a clear vision: to foster and maintain a supportive and cooperative workplace that celebrates uniqueness and advances equity. We pride ourselves on helping people help people, and we know our company runs on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and creative employees. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is more than a commitment at Innovairre-it is in everything that we do.

Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM

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Prepress Operator - 1st Shift