PrePress Technician

US_MPC_1000 Menasha Packaging Company , LLC; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Menasha Corporation is seeking an on-site Prepress Specialist to provide EPP support for the Prepress Department. You will prepare and preflight graphic files for production, ensuring color accuracy and print-readiness across Mac and PC platforms.

The role requires proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Acrobat PDF, plus Esko DeskPack or related tools. Overtime and weekend work may be required based on demand.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Formal post-secondary graphic communications training in the software tools used in Electronic Prepress.

Responsibilities

• Prepare graphic files for production.
• Pre-flight documents to printing standards and adjust files for print and digital repro.
• Create and manipulate MAC & PC files using graphic design programs.
• Work with Illustrator, Photoshop, In-Design and Acrobat PDF files.
• Coordinate with customer service and other leaders on job status and problem-solving.

Skills

Graphic design

Team collaboration

Deadline-driven

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary graphic communications training

Tools

Esko software

DeskPack

ArtPro+

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Acrobat PDF

Job description

ABOUT US (AND OUR EXCITING FUTURE)

Menasha Corporation is all about possibilities. Our two businesses, Menasha Packaging and ORBIS Corporation, are leaders in their industries, providing corrugated and plastic packaging products and related services to major global companies. Our employees make the difference, proving that great ideas, collaboration and quality turn possibilities into success. Working at Menasha Corporation means that your insights provide cutting-edge solutions for our customers. If you like to make things happen and are passionate about what you do, you’re going to want to be here. Join us and become part of the power behind possible.

About The Opportunity Provide EPP support to the Prepress Department by preparing graphic files for production.

Essential Duties:

• Demonstrates commitment to safety and performs job duties in accordance with company safety policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates commitment to quality and performs job duties in adherence to GMP guidelines.
• Should be aware of their responsibilities and their accountability is clearly defined for key staff involved with product safety, legality, and quality systems.
• Understand job ticket information to determine quantity, special work instructions, and any other special customer requirements.
• Create and manipulate MAC & PC files with several different Graphic Design programs.
• Work with the Macintosh platforms utilizing Illustrator, Photoshop, In-Design and Acrobat PDF files.
• Prepare Photoshop images for optimal Flexo printing.
• Pre-flight documents according to printing standards and make necessary adjustments to all types of files to ready them for print and digital reproduction.
• Interact with customer service, external customers and other business leaders regarding the status of jobs and in problem-solving scenarios.
• Must be able to function in highly technical, team environment under high stress, tight deadlines and interruptions.
• Learn new equipment and procedures quickly and easily pass on this knowledge to others.
• Apply knowledge of imposition, color separation and trapping for press.
• Coordinate Press Oks, work with press operators to manage projects without guidance.
• Create mylar dieline layouts.
• Understand department communication systems, schedules, time/attendance system and job reporting requirements.
• Actively participates in Lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Education/Certification:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Formal post-secondary graphic communications training in the various types of computer software used in Electronic Prepress.

Work Experience:

• 3 - 5 Years Flexographic Prepress experience for wide web printing.
• Additional Digital, Offset, and Flexographic printing experience a plus.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Safety sensitive position - ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required based upon the needs of the business.
• Software knowledge of Esko software, DeskPack, and Artpro+ is considered an asset.
• Experience with the Macintosh platform utilizing Illustrator, Photoshop and In-Design files.
• Ability to interact with external customers to solve graphics problems and troubleshoot art files.
• Demonstrates skill in application of separating and stepping electronic art.
• Working knowledge of object-based screening processes and its application in production workflows.
• Demonstrate strong proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, with advanced skills in color correction and image optimization.
• Ability to effectively work in teams.
• Ability to work in a production-based environment with moving equipment and people.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of roles.

This position is onsite. No remote opportunity.

About Us

Two companies, one vision. Menasha Corporation consists of two companies that are leading the way to a sustainable future with packaging and supply chain solutions. Founded in 1849 and headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin, we employ over 7,500 employees in 112 facilities in North America and Europe. Our companies are leading corrugated and plastic packaging manufacturers and supply chain solution providers. Our Menasha Packaging Company is the largest independent provider of packaging and supply chain service solutions in North America, designing, printing, and fulfilling graphic packaging, display and merchandising solutions for over 1,800 brands, both in-store and online. Our ORBIS business believes there is a better way to optimize today’s supply chains, with reusable packaging products and services. Reusable containers, pallets, dunnage, bulk systems and metal racks improve the flow product all along the supply chain to reduce costs, enhance profitability and add sustainability. Our products and services are used by global, name-brand companies in the food, beverage, health and beauty, over-the-counter pharmaceutical, industrial, automotive, and electronics industries. Come build an exciting, rewarding career with us, where you’ll have opportunities to grow. The possibilities are endless. The power is yours!

Menasha Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will be provided with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or genetic information.

Our culture, based on a history of family ownership, encourages employees to create, collaborate, support communities, and build meaningful careers. We believe there’s strength in diversity and that our people are the power behind possible. Equity, inclusion and diversity, workplace safety, and sustainability are values that are woven into the fabric of everything we do.