Prepress Repro Operator - Packaging & Lithography

AIM Print; Durban; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

AIM Print in Springfield Park, Durban, is seeking an experienced Reproduction (Repro) Operator for its Pre-Press Department. This is not a graphic design role; hands-on prepress experience in commercial lithographic printing or packaging is essential to move artwork from customer files to print.

The successful candidate will check, correct and prepare artwork to ensure files are technically accurate, production-ready and meet the highest quality standards before printing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in Reproduction (Repro) or Pre-Press.
• Experience in a commercial printing, packaging or pre-press environment.
• Strong understanding of commercial lithographic printing.
• Experience preparing artwork for print production.
• Experience working with die-lines.
• Excellent file management skills.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare customer supplied artwork for commercial print production.
• Receive and assess customer supplied artwork.
• Perform detailed pre-flight checks on all incoming files.
• Identify and correct artwork issues before production.
• Ensure artwork complies with customer specifications and internal production requirements.
• Prepare artwork for commercial lithographic printing.
• Create accurate print-ready PDFs.
• Produce customer proofs and obtain customer sign-off.
• Prepare packaging artwork using supplied die-lines.
• Ensure artwork aligns to cut guidelines and folding carton layouts.
• Liaise with Sales, Design, Production and Press Operators.
• Maintain organised digital filing and version control.
• Follow ISO 9001 quality procedures.
• Ensure no artwork is released into production unless it meets quality standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Under pressure

Time management

Problem solving

Communication

Team work

Independence

Willingness to learn

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Acrobat Pro

PDF preflight tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AIM Print in Springfield Park, Durban, is seeking an experienced Reproduction (Repro) Operator for its Pre-Press Department. This is not a graphic design role; hands-on prepress experience in commercial lithographic printing or packaging is essential to move artwork from customer files to print.

The successful candidate will check, correct and prepare artwork to ensure files are technically accurate, production-ready and meet the highest quality standards before printing.