Description

At IWCO, we spend our days in the relentless pursuit of better ideas, better creativity and better performance across all direct response marketing channels. It's about being impactful, disciplined and measurable, while enjoying the process, being a part of a supportive team and having some fun along the way.

IWCO cares and plays an active role in our communities. We also work closely with industry partners, like the U.S. Postal Service, paper suppliers, technology innovators and execution partners to drive added value for our clients, push creativity, decrease costs and to drive better performance.

If you're thinking of a new career, every day at IWCO we're about doing the same thing for our employees as we do for our clients: Making Better HappenSM. We care about results. And we care about each other. We all strive to be better today than we were yesterday. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package and on-site wellness programs - not to mention the opportunity to work with the most talented people in marketing who'll challenge you and help you become better every day.

Overall Summary

The PreMedia Prepress Technician supports the Account Managers and PreMedia for both Conventional and Digital print. The technician ensures efficient and timely creation of production ready files in accordance with customer and production requirements.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Partner with the PreMedia Manager, PreMedia Technology Supervisor and Prepress Leads to coordinate the execution of daily tasks relating PreMedia Team to meet all deliverables and deadlines, both conventional and digital.

• Confer with clients to gain understanding of requested changes to content or functionality.

• Assist with form artwork modifications.

• Lithographic and flexographic platemaking.

• Maintain platemaking processing line.

• Responsible for the accurate and complete upfront letter text conversion process.

• Cross train in applications to support the PreMedia Digital Content Team.

• Perform other (or other related) duties as applicable or assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities/Competencies:

• Ability to troubleshoot digital files.

• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Working knowledge of Kodak Prinergy, Kodak InSite and Kodak Preps.

• Working knowledge of Dalim ES, Dalim Twist and Enfocus Pitstop desired but not required.

• Understanding of 4/c Process and spot color conventional printing.

• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external customers, vendors, and IWCO supporting departments.

• Analytical, prioritizing and problem-solving skills; the ability to work independently.

Education and Experience

• Associate's degree or equivalent in Graphic Arts.

• 5+ years' relevant experience in direct mail or related industry experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work 8 or 12 hours consecutively according to shift schedule.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Ability to work additional hours, including nights and weekends, as required to support department and client requirements.

• Must be able to pass pre-employment and drug test

IWCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law. IWCO is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact our HR Department.

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IWCO Direct is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law. IWCO Direct is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact our HR Department.

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