Pre-Press Technician

Smurfit Westrock plc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc is seeking a Prepress Technician to preflight and prepare electronic files for high resolution output. You will inspect proofs, maintain equipment, and ensure calibration before release.

The role requires 2 years of prepress production experience, strong color correction and Adobe CC skills, and the ability to read technical manuals. Overtime may be required and a color vision test is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years prepress production experience.
• Excellent communication skills and professionalism.
• Knowledge of printing terminology and practices.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and manuals.
• Basic arithmetic skills (add/subtract/multiply/divide).
• Basic computer skills (email, word processing).
• Strong skills in Adobe CC.
• Knowledge of Automation Engine or equivalent workflow.
• Strong color correcting skills.
• Strong quality inspection skills.
• Must pass color vision test.
• Willing to work overtime as needed.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Preflight and prepare electronic files for high resolution output.
• Inspect outgoing proofs to meet quality guidelines before release.
• Maintain and calibrate prepress equipment.
• Monitor output calibration and adjust as needed.
• Load materials into output devices and organize output for next department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Color correcting

Quality inspection

Adobe CC

Communication skills

Basic arithmetic

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Automation Engine

Color management workflows

Reading technical docs

Basic IT skills

Job description

Preflight and prepare electronic files for high resolution output including: assembly, color correcting, retouching, color separation and trapping using programs such as Adobe CC. Inspect outgoing contract proofs to ensure they meet department quality guidelines before releasing. Maintain equipment used in Prepress Department. Monitor output for correct calibration and make adjustments as needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Ensures final product leaving department meets quality standards prior to being released to other departments (and/or) customer.
• Preflights / prepares electronic files for output.
• Refines, traps and inspects files.
• Imposes files.
• Outputs and inspects for accuracy and quality.
• Organizes output for next department.
• Checks equipment for calibration.
• Maintains equipment as needed.
• Loads raw materials into output devices.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Must have minimum of 2 years’ prepress production experience required.
• Must demonstrate excellent communication skills, including the demonstration of tact, sensitivity, and professionalism.
• Must have knowledge of printing terminology and practices.
• Must have ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Must have ability to perform basic arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Must have basic computer skills (email, word processing, etc.).
• Must have strong skills in AdobeCC.
• Must have knowledge in Automation Engine or equivalent workflow.
• Must have strong color correcting skills.
• Must have strong quality inspection skills.
• Must pass color vision test.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed; significant overtime may be required during busy periods.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.