Electronic PrePress Operator

Menasha Packaging

Neenah, WI

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Apple Macs, Communication Skills, Communication Systems, Computer Software, Corporate Policies, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Graphic Design, Graphics, Graphics Programming, High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Lean Manufacturing, Printing, Problem Solving Skills, Product Safety, Production Systems, Project/Program Management, QuarkXPress, Resolve Customer Issues, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
Neenah, WI
POSTED
30+ days ago
The following duties are normal for this position. The incumbent may perform some or all of these duties, however, it is not an exclusive or all-inclusive list. Other duties may be assigned.

Essential Duties:

    • Demonstrates commitment to safety and performs job duties in accordance with company safety policies and procedures.
    • Demonstrates commitment to quality and performs job duties in adherence to GMP guidelines.
    • Should be aware of their responsibilities and their accountability is clearly defined for key staff involved with product safety, legality, and quality systems.
    • Understand job ticket information to determine quantity, special work instructions, and any other special customer requirements.
    • Create and manipulate MAC & PC files with several different Graphic Design programs.
    • Work with the Macintosh platforms utilizing Quark, Illustrator, Photoshop, In-Design and Acrobat PDF files.
    • Pre-flight documents according to printing standards and make necessary adjustments to all types of files to ready them for print and digital reproduction.
    • Interact with customer service, external customers and other business leaders regarding the status of jobs and in problem-solving scenarios.
    • Must be able to function in highly technical, team environment under high stress, tight deadlines and interruptions.
    • Learn new equipment and procedures quickly and easily pass on this knowledge to others.
    • Apply knowledge of imposition, color separation and trapping for press.
    • Coordinate Press Oks, work with press operators to manage projects without guidance.
    • Create mylar dieline layouts.
    • Understand department communication systems, schedules, time/attendance system and job reporting requirements.
    • Actively participates in Lean manufacturing initiatives.
    • Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Education/Certification:
    • High School diploma or equivalent required
    • Formal post-secondary graphic communications training in the various types of computer software used in Electronic Prepress.

Work Experience:
    • Minimum of two years' experience in the Graphics trade.
    • Offset and/or Flexographic printing experience.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
    • Safety sensitive position - ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner.
    • Ability to work overtime and weekends as required based upon the needs of the business.
    • Software knowledge of Artwork Systems - Nexus Edit, Insight, and Power Stepper and/or Esko Artwork- Backstage/DeskPack is considered an asset.
    • Experience with the Macintosh platform utilizing Quark, Illustrator, Photoshop and In-Design files.
    • Ability to interact with external customers to solve graphics problems and troubleshoot art files. Demonstrates skill in application of separating and stepping electronic art.
    • Ability to effectively work in teams.
    • Ability to work in a production-based environment with moving equipment and people.
    • Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of roles.

Shift:
    • 1st

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Menasha Packaging