Pre Press Operator

Cassiopeia Consulting; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Cassiopeia Consulting is seeking a highly skilled Press Operator to join our dynamic team in a fast-paced litho, packaging, and digital printing environment. The successful candidate will prepare client digital files for printing by formatting them into print-ready files and transmitting them to the appropriate printing processes.

The role requires proficiency with Adobe Acrobat, Enfocus PitStop, and Heidelberg tooling, a strong understanding of colour management, impositions, trapping, and

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat professional and Enfocus Pitstop.
• Strong understanding of standard design software used in the printing industry.
• Strong understanding of colour management.
• Trapping and overprints.
• Ability to perform impositions.
• Sound knowledge of various printing processes.
• Excellent communication skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare client digital files for printing by formatting into print-ready formats.
• Transmit prepared files to appropriate printing processes.

Skills

Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat pro

Enfocus PitStop

Colour management

Impositions

Trapping and overprints

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Mac and PC platforms

Tools

Adobe CS Suite

Heidelberg Toolbox

Heidelberg Signastation

Heidelberg Cockpit

Variable data Software

Imposition software

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Press Operator to join our dynamic team in a fast-paced litho, packaging, and digital printing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing digital files provided by clients for printing by formatting them into a print-ready format and transmitting them to the appropriate printing processes.

Applications:

• Adobe CS SuiteAdobe Acrobat professional and Enfocus PitstopAdobe Acrobat professional and Heidelberg ToolboxHeidelberg SignastationHeidelberg CockpitVariable data SoftwareAbility to perform impositions

Key requirements:

• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat professional and Enfocus PitstopStrong understanding of standard design software used in the printing industryStrong understanding of colour managementTrapping and overprintsAbility to perform impositionsSound knowledge of various printing processesExcellent communication skillsHigh level of accuracy and attention to detailBoth mac and pc platformsIf you have a strong background in printing and design, excellent technical skills, and a commitment to quality and accuracy,