Pre Press Operator

Cassiopeia Consulting; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading printing solutions provider in Cape Town is seeking a highly skilled Press Operator. The successful candidate will prepare digital files for printing and ensure they are formatted into a print-ready version. This role requires proficiency in Adobe Acrobat Professional and Enfocus Pitstop, alongside a solid understanding of various printing processes. Candidates with at least 5 years of print experience and technical skills in design software are encouraged to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat Professional and Enfocus Pitstop.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in print.
• Strong understanding of standard design software in the printing industry.
• Understanding of colour management processes.
• Experience with trapping and overprints.
• Ability to perform impositions.
• Knowledge of various printing processes in detail.
• Familiarity with both Mac and PC platforms.

Responsibilities

• Prepare digital files for printing, formatting them into a print-ready format.
• Transmit files to appropriate printing processes.

Skills

Professional and Enfocus Pitstop

Adobe Acrobat Professional

Heidelberg Signastation

Heidelberg Cockpit

Variable Data Software

Ability to perform impositions

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 for a dynamic printing company situated in Epping. 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.

Key Skills

• Professional and Enfocus Pitstop
• Adobe Acrobat Professional and Heidelberg
• Heidelberg Signastation
• Heidelberg Cockpit
• Variable Data Software
• Ability to perform impositions

Key Requirements

• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat Professional and Enfocus Pitstop
• Must have at least 5 year print experience
• 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 detail
• Both mac and Pc platforms

If you have a strong background in printing and design, excellent technical skills, and a commitment to quality and accuracy, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.