Mac Operator — Pre-Press & Print Production

Full Spectrum Print Media Limited; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Varied work across projects

Supportive and experienced production

Modern print and pre-press workflow

Skill development

Job summary

Full Spectrum Print & Marketing is seeking an experienced Mac Operator to join our busy Basildon production team. This practical pre-press role involves checking and preparing artwork for litho and digital printing, with a focus on accuracy.

You should bring hands-on knowledge of commercial print, strong InDesign/Illustrator/Photoshop skills, and familiarity with Kodak Prinergy and Heidelberg Suprasetter would be a plus. Training available to the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience as Mac Operator, Artwork/Pre-press roles required.
• Strong knowledge of Adobe CC: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop.
• Understanding of bleed, trim, colour, overprint, fonts and image resolution.

Responsibilities

• Check supplied artwork and PDFs before production.
• Pre-flighting files and identifying print issues.
• Make artwork amendments where required and prepare files for litho and digital print.
• Imposition and plate output, support CTP production.

Skills

Mac Operator

Artwork prep

Pre-press

Teamwork

Tools

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

PDF workflow

Kodak Prinergy

Heidelberg Suprasetter

Imposition

CTP

Job description

Full Spectrum Print & Marketing is seeking an experienced Mac Operator to join our busy Basildon production team. This practical pre-press role involves checking and preparing artwork for litho and digital printing, with a focus on accuracy.

You should bring hands-on knowledge of commercial print, strong InDesign/Illustrator/Photoshop skills, and familiarity with Kodak Prinergy and Heidelberg Suprasetter would be a plus. Training available to the right candidate.