3rd Shift Prepress Quality Control

Variety Staffing; Tinton Falls (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Variety Staffing is seeking an EPP QC for their prepress department in Tinton Falls, NJ. This role is responsible for ensuring the quality of proofs before customer delivery, which includes quality checking press forms and maintaining quality records. Candidates should have a High School degree, at least two years of relevant graphics experience, and proficiency in Adobe software on the Macintosh platform. A strong problem-solving attitude and teamwork skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or Equivalent.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in the Graphics trade.
• Offset and/or Flexographic printing experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow SOP to quality check customer proofs.
• Quality check press forms during pressroom readiness.
• Maintain records of quality issues and inform manager.

Skills

Quality checking proofs

Troubleshooting

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Team collaboration

Technical problem solving

Education

High School Degree or Equivalent

Post-secondary graphic communications training

Tools

Macintosh platform

Job description

SUMMARY

The EPP QC position is responsible for ensuring the quality of proofs in the prepress department.

Work Schedule: 11pm to 7am

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow SOP to quality check customer proofs before they are sent out to customer
  • Cut down and assemble proofs
  • Properly mark proofs to indicate downstream finishing needs
• Quality check press forms while pressroom is making ready
• Troubleshoot and make decisions regarding the quality of finished product
• Maintain a record of quality issues and keep manager informed of issues
• Work with peers and other departments to improve quality and performance
• Play an active role in the maintenance and cleanliness of the assigned work area
• Performs other assignments as business needs required or as directed

Job Requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High School Degree or Equivalent
• Formal post‑secondary graphic communications training in the various types of computer software used in Electronic Prepress
• Minimum of two years’ experience in the Graphics trade
• Offset and/or Flexographic printing experience
• Experience with the Macintosh platform utilizing Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign files
• Ability to interact with external customers to solve graphics problems and troubleshoot art files
• Ability to function in highly technical, team environment under high stress, tight deadlines and interruptions
• Ability to learn new equipment and procedures quickly and easily pass on this knowledge to others