Preflight Technician

Moss; Kaysville (UT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

401k

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability

Job summary

Moss is seeking a Preflight Technician to review client-supplied art, identify issues, and prepare layouts for approval and production. The role requires strong Adobe CS skills and collaboration with Customer Success Managers, Production, and clients in a fast-paced environment.

One year of experience in the sign/printing/graphics industry and formal training with Adobe CS products are required; some overtime may be needed based on plant workflow.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in printing technology or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum one year practical experience in graphic production or as graphic artist.
• Working knowledge of Macintosh and Windows platforms, operating systems and graphics software.
• Math skills including algebra, geometry, fractions, and unit conversions.
• Good eyesight and attention to detail; ability to focus quickly.

Responsibilities

• Preflight and format client art for approval and production printing.
• Create layouts for client approval and production.
• Open, manipulate and set up files using Adobe Creative Suite for approval and production.
• Communicate with CSM and customer to provide direction for art preparation.
• Update production schedule and work orders as required.
• Ensure art resolution, color accuracy, and print readiness.

Skills

Graphic production

English communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Printing technology education

Graphic communications education

Equivalent work experience

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

PDF knowledge

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

The Moss Preflight Technician will review and process client supplied art, identifying problematic art, issues or concerns and communicating these issues to the Customer Success Managers. Create layouts for customer approval and production. The ideal candidate will be able to work efficiently with the Adobe Creative Suite while working closely with the Moss Customer Success Managers, Production, and the customer in a fast paced, deadline driven environment. Some overtime will be required depending on plant loading. One year of experience in the sign, printing, or graphics industry required with formal training with Adobe CS products.

What You'll Do...

• Download or navigate to customer supplied art, often determining what art coincides with an item on a Moss work order
• Preflight, format and manipulate art as needed to meet quality standards
• Prepare art files for client approval and production printing, cutting and sewing
• Review client art for completeness, resolution, color space or profiles, linked files, fonts, effects
• Communicate with the Customer Success Manager and customer clearly, professionally and efficiently to provide direction for creating and sending usable art
• Create print ready art and cut files for internal printing of proofs and full-sized prints. Work with Color Correct and Print Technicians to resolve file issues, add bleed or manipulate images as needed for correct and efficient nesting and printing
• Create layouts of the client art showing seam placement, overall sizes and print location for Color Correct and Print Technicians and for client approval
• Work with Tech Design and Patterning to ensure the customer has the correct shape size to create their art files
• Ensure the resolution of the client art allows for high quality printing
• Ensure that client art effects are compatible with the printing process and adjust the art as required to meet the client's expectation
• Work with all current graphics programs from Adobe (CS: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign,) to open, manipulate and set up files for approval and for production
• Update the production schedule and work orders as required
• Keep current on the latest technologies and software tools
• Provide training and advice to customers on the preparation of digital art files
• Coordinate with the CSM and Production teams to produce and prioritize jobs when necessary to quickly reorganize to meet deadline changes
• Communicate effectively with customers and the company to guarantee that company and customer objectives are met
• Follow systems and procedures as outlined by company and departmental policy and safety rules
• Read and understand production schedule, work orders, cut sheets, CAD drawings and written instructions
• Estimate and communicate time needed to correct art
• Practice self-discipline to budget time and meet deadlines
• Maintain a professional manner in dress, communication, and work area

Requirements

• Post-secondary education and specialized training in printing technology and software and graphic communications or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum one year practical experience in graphic production or as graphic artist required
• Working knowledge of Macintosh and Windows platforms, operating systems and graphics software required
• Math skill to include algebra, geometry, fractions, multiplication, addition, subtraction, division, decimals, and conversion from metric to standard measurement
• Good eyesight including visual acuity, depth perception, field of view, color vision and the ability to focus quickly
• Excellent attention to detail required; artistic ability a plus
• Ability and willingness to learn new software quickly
• Able to read, write and speak clearly in English to communicate internally and externally
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and in a team
• Thorough knowledge of professional publishing applications for Mac OS and PC including: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat
• Knowledge of PDF and postscript files and PDF plug-ins
• General knowledge of utility programs such as ftp file transfer, file compression, and web browsers

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability