Digital Assembly Operator

Matthews International; Searcy (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Matthews International in Searcy, AR seeks a Digital Assembly Operator to assemble final digital files for basic to intermediate production, coordinating with Color & Retouching and Production Artists to meet client specs. The role requires strong attention to detail, teamwork, and proficiency with MS Office; prior production and print knowledge are preferred.

You may attend client meetings and ensure high-quality deliverables on schedule.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of production experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic mathematics and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with MS Office and print production concepts.

Responsibilities

• Assemble final digital files according to client specs.
• Prepare files for RIP and apply printer marks and color adjustments.
• Ensure high-quality standards across deliverables.
• Track project information, time, and quality issues in the system.
• Attend client meetings as necessary.
• Collaborate with Color & Retouching and Production Artists teams.

Skills

Production experience

Analytical skills

Budgeting

Planning

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

The Digital Assembly Operator develops final, high-resolution, print-ready or pre-media output digital files for basic to intermediate production assignments. This position assembles digital files incorporating the completed images from the Color & Retouching team and the packaging layouts from the Production Artists team per client’s/printer technical specifications.

• Attends client meetings (e.g. pre-production) as necessary.
• Ensures high quality standards in all Production client deliverables.
• Ensures accurate, consistent, and high-quality printing of basic to intermediate level final print or pre-media artwork files effectively using industry standard software, tools, and pre-press and print techniques such as:
• o Preparing files to send to the Raster Image Processor (RIP)
• o Trapping, bleeding of assembled files
• o Application of printer marks (i.e. mandatories, etc.)
• o Application of color rotation, line screen
• o Production of final printer files
• Performs assigned tasks within the overall production workflow and assigned budget, according to work order specifications, industry and company Standard Operating Procedures, (SOP’s), and the client’s brand guidelines and standards.
• Ensures client project team has most current information about the status of the assigned project(s) by logging and maintaining in project tracking system accurate records of: project plan (sub-project or task) information, time dedicated to specific project(s) and/or quality issues
• Meets quality standards at all times for all assigned deliverables.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred
• 3+ years of previous production experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Basic degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
• Basic analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
• Basic understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to work with and influence peers and management.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
• Possess a mechanical aptitude; ability to use a large variety of hand tools and basic knowledge of power tools, forklifts, welding equipment, and cutting torch.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk, hear and see.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly/Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold & heat, risk of electrical shock, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment may be high.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.