Prepress-Graphics Technician

Fortis Solutions Group; Merced (CA); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 41.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid sick time

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Holiday pay

401k with company match

Descripción de la vacante

Fortis Solutions Group is seeking a detail-oriented Prepress-Graphics Technician in the Merced area to assemble and revise graphics for flexographic, pouch, and stick pack packaging. You will verify printability, create proofs, and coordinate revisions with customer service to ensure accuracy and on-time delivery.

The role requires proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Esko workflows, and MS Office. Responsibilities include color management, imposition, plate making, and match-prints, with a focus

Formación

• HS or GED required; Associate degree in graphic design or related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of related work experience.
• Understanding of flexographic printing requirements such as imposition, distortion, and trapping of files.

Responsabilidades

• Assemble graphics and text for proofs and plating using design software according to customer specifications.
• Prepare final files for printing following flexographic or digital printing workflows and assist troubleshooting quality issues.
• Proof and review completed work for color accuracy, typography, and design per customer specifications; ensure content matches supplied files.
• Collaborate with customer service or sales on graphic questions or concerns to meet deadlines.
• Participate in new projects and meetings; may create graphics from scratch and cross-train in plate making and plate library management.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Organized and multi-tasking

Problem-solving

Educación

HS/GED or equivalent

Associate degree in graphic design or related field

Herramientas

Adobe Illustrator

Esko workflows

Microsoft Office (Excel/Outlook)

Descripción del empleo

Description

We’re looking for a detail-oriented Prepress-Graphics Technician with experience in flexographic, pouch, and stick pack flexible packaging. Experience with Esko SaaS workflows, NetSuite and digital printing is a plus!

As the Prepress/Graphics Technician you will be responsible for assembling graphics and text to create required components for customers’ printed jobs. You will receive and reviews files from customers and confirm the printability of the files, working with customer service on any issues. As the Prepress/Graphics Technician you will create accurate proofs for the customer and ensure that the final content matches the customer supplied file. You will make any required revisions and ensure that the final file meets Fortis requirements for printability. In addition, you may be assigned other duties including color management processes, imposition, flexo plate making, creation of match-prints, and other tasks related to the prepress area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Use design software to assemble or revise required graphics and text components for proofing and plating. Follow customer specifications as communicated by customer service, sales, or customers themselves to produce the work.
• Prepare final files for printing following necessary workflow for flexographic or digital printing processes. Assist production team in troubleshooting printability or quality issues.
• Proof and review completed work and customer supplied elements for 100% accuracy of color, typesetting, grammar, design, etc. per customer specifications.
• Work with customer service or sales as necessary regarding any graphic questions or concerns.
• Ensure projects are completed in a timely manner in keeping with Fortis’ cost and quality objectives.
• Complete and maintain all paperwork and documentation as required.
• Field questions from customer service regarding specific jobs.
• Participate in new project meetings or special projects as assigned. Projects may include using design skills to create graphics and text components for customers from scratch.
• Will be cross trained in flexographic plate making and plate library management activities.
• Additional duties as required.

Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• HS (GED) required. Associates degree preferred in graphic design or related field.
• At least 2 years of related work experience.
• Understanding of flexographic printing requirements such as imposition, distortion, and trapping of files.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Expert proficiency with Adobe Illustrator.
• Experience with/knowledge of Esko workflows.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (including Microsoft Excel and Outlook)

• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, with ability to multi-task and prioritize competing requests to ensure deadlines are met.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Expert level proofreading skills.
• Able to manage workload in a fast paced, demanding environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None required, but experience is a plus

Training Requirements:

• Willing to attend required training courses or sessions related to the job as assigned.

Physical Demands:

• General office related physical requirements:
  • Type and manipulate a computer mouse / keyboard
  • Sitting for long periods of time
  • Occasional walking or light lifting around the office.
• Pass a pre-employment drug test and subject to random drug screening.

Work Environment:

• Regular exposure to dust and noise in the production environment.
• Warehouse environment temperatures may be influenced by outside temperatures.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Safety shoes and eye protection are highly recommended in the production area.

Travel requirements:

• None

Position pay and benefits: This position offers a pay range of $23.00 to $30.00 per hour. Fortis offers a comprehensive suite of benefits for all full time employees, including health, dental, vision, short and long term disability, life insurance, paid time off, paid sick time, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, holiday pay, 401k with company match and more!

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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of their position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodation will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, provided this does not create an undue hardship for the company. Fortis Solutions Group retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position, as needed.

Fortis Solutions Group is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and therefore, do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.