GIT - Graphics Imaging Technician (Streetsboro, OH, US, 44241)

POSITION PURPOSE: Produce final plate making LEN files that meet Sealed Air and customer specifications in a timely manner to allow manufacturing to meet scheduled ship dates. Produce specialized proofs, including process print art proofs, Quality Assurance PDF files, as specified by the art department to provide customers and manufacturing personnel with an accurate proof of the art.

Job Description

POSITION PURPOSE:

Produce final plate making LEN files that meet Sealed Air and customer specifications in a timely manner to allow manufacturing to meet scheduled ship dates. Produce specialized proofs, including process print art proofs, Quality Assurance PDF files, as specified by the art department to provide customers and manufacturing personnel with an accurate proof of the art.

Work schedule: Mondays to Fridays from 7 am to 4:30 pm.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create final digital plate-making files by utilizing all software applications as well as specialized proofs, including process arts proofs as needed. This includes minor repairs to incoming arts from the Art dept. Ensure that all final Plate files are trapped correctly to meet the customer's approved art and manufacturing specifications and tolerances. Create a digital Quality Assurance PDF file. Inform the Art or Pre-Art team members if an art is found to contain a major or potential error that could result in a customer bag return. This may include undersized graphics, type size, line weight, non-scannable barcodes, etc.
• Navigate, research and modify information using SAP production management system and production tracking software.
• Create or modify arts in compliance with Sealed Air standards to maintain customer expectations if available and as high quantities of work in the Art department require it.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in graphic design or commercial art or equivalent experience.
• Approximately, 2 years' experience in a Production Graphic Technician or similar role.
• 2 years' experience using Adobe Software Products (Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.).
• Familiar with Microsoft Excel data entry.
• Experience with the following would be ideal, but not mandatory: Flexographic printing, Esko Software (ArtPro, Automation Engine, Flex Proof, PDF Rip, etc.), color management, HD Flexo, and Equinox (Expanded Gamut printing), Adobe WorkFront application, preferred experience
• Problem solving skills.

Benefits and Perks

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid elder care
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create final digital plate-making files by utilizing all software applications as well as specialized proofs, including process arts proofs as needed. This includes minor repairs to incoming arts from the Art dept. Ensure that all final Plate files are trapped correctly to meet the customer's approved art and manufacturing specifications and tolerances. Create a digital Quality Assurance PDF file. Inform the Art or Pre-Art team members if an art is found to contain a major or potential error that could result in a customer bag return. This may include undersized graphics, type size, line weight, non-scannable barcodes, etc.
• Navigate, research and modify information using SAP production management system and production tracking software.
• Create or modify arts in compliance with Sealed Air standards to maintain customer expectations if available and as high quantities of work in the Art department require it.

KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION/TRAINING

• Associates degree in graphic design or commercial art or equivalent experience.
• Approximately, 2 years' experience in a Production Graphic Technician or similar role.
• 2 years' experience using Adobe Software Products (Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.).
• Familiar with Microsoft Excel data entry.
• Experience with the following would be ideal, but not mandatory: Flexographic printing, Esko Software (ArtPro, Automation Engine, Flex Proof, PDF Rip, etc.), color management, HD Flexo, and Equinox (Expanded Gamut printing), Adobe WorkFront application, preferred experience.
• Problem solving skills.