Press Operator

Marketing.com; Breese (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short & Long-term disability

Paid Time Off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

Marketing.com is seeking an experienced pre-press operator in Breese, Illinois. The operator will be responsible for preparing customer files for digital and litho presses, correcting color files, and producing digital proofs. Candidates must have solid experience with Photo Shop, Illustrator, Indesign, and RIP servers.

The position requires excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with clients and team members. The company provides a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and PTO.

Qualifications

• 1 plus years of experience in pre-press operations.
• Understanding color theory and previous experience in Litho or Digital prepress.

Responsibilities

• Prepare customer files for digital and litho presses.
• Correct color files accurately.
• Work with Client Service Account Managers and Salespeople.
• Output digital proofs.
• Follow written instructions.

Skills

Intermediate to Advanced Computer Skills

Intermediate to Advanced Mathematical Skills

Excellent Internal and External Client Skills

Mechanical Skills

Color Correction Experience

Ability to work in a team environment

Education

1 plus years on the job pre-press

Previous Litho or Digital prepress operation

Tools

Photo Shop

Illustrator

Indesign

RIP servers

Job description

Job Summary

The operator will Prepare customer files for Digital presses and Litho Press. Generates proofs and PDF files for client approval. Additionally, this operator will effectively utilize all of the following software for file preparation, Photo Shop, Illustrator, Indesign and various RIP servers.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Layout work properly in templates or following pre-determined layouts
• Ability to correct color files quickly and accurately.
• Must be able to work professionally w/Client Service Account Managers, Salespeople and clients.
• Output digital proofs.
• Ability to follow written instructions.
• Computer troubleshooting ability.
• Pre-flight client files.
• Produce plates for KBA-205
• Cleaning of work area
• Maintenance of equipment
• Trouble shooting equipment
• Computer utilities

Basic Qualifications

Education

• 1 plus years on the job pre-press.
• Previous Litho or Digital prepress operation and understanding color theory.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Ability

• Intermediate to Advanced Computer Skills.
• Intermediate to Advanced Mathematical Skills.
• Excellent Internal and External Client Skills.
• Mechanical Skills.
• Color Correction Experience.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Non Essential Knowledge, Skills and Ability

• Machine Software

Our Company offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short & long-term disability, PTO, and Company-paid holidays.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.