PrePress - Prepress Operator 2

Clear Destination Inc.; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Destination Inc. is seeking a Printing Prep/Pressroom Support role in Hagerstown, MD. The position focuses on preparing final PDF files, trapping, and supporting the pressroom with color corrections.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Schedule is Tue–Fri, 7:00am–5:00pm, with a competitive hourly rate based on experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 2 years of previous printing experience.
• Ability to stand for a 12-hour shift and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Familiarity with printing workflows, PDF prep, trapping and proofing.

Responsibilities

• Layout and trapping of all final PDF files from customer’s app or PDF file.
• Layout and trapping of all book work.
• Output proofs to be QC’d.
• System work as needed to create, emboss, spot UV and foil files.
• Output film for all special effects.
• Assisting pressroom with color corrections as needed.
• Adheres to and promotes all safety, security and environmental policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Reading instructions

Mechanical aptitude

Ruler reading

Math calculations

Manufacturing knowledge

Independent work

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary:

Prepare all final files for press and support pressroom as needed while following all safety and quality control standards.

Schedule: Tuesday to Friday 7:00am to 5:00pm

Rate: $25.75 - $33.25 Based on experience

Position Responsibilities:

• Layout and trapping of all final PDF files from customer’s app or PDF file

• Layout and trapping of all book work

• Output proofs to be QC’d

• System work as needed to create, emboss, spot UV and foil files

• Output film for all special effects

• Assisting pressroom with color corrections as needed

• Adheres to and promotes all safety, security and environmental policies and procedures

• All other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for 12-hour shift

• Ability to occasionally carry and lift up to 50 pounds

• Ability to bend and reach for extended periods of time

Position Skills:

• High levels of attention to detail

• Organizational and leadership skills

• Knowledge of department’s safety standards

• Ability to meet department quality standards

• Ability to work as a team and individually

• Ability to read and understand written instructions

• Position requires some mechanical aptitude

• Position requires ability to read a ruler metric and standard

• Position may require some mathematical calculations

• Must have general knowledge of manufacturing operations

• Ability to read and understand technical press layouts, set up instructions and production instructions

Experience/Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• 2 Years of previous printing experience