Pre-Press Technician

2 weeks ago

Spartanburg SC United States Quad Full time
As a global marketing experience company, Quad’s goal is to help our clients win every day. We use our data-driven integrated marketing and manufacturing platform to streamline solutions for our clients, reduce friction and enhance their marketing spend effectiveness. We’ve built a rich legacy by believing in our people, allowing them to act like owners and to take charge of their own success. Whether an operator, sales rep, a graphic artist or a clinician, we’re all driven to perform at our best— for ourselves and our clients. At our core, we’re a company that believes we can always create a better way.

Quad Packaging is seeking a  First Shift Pre-press Technician at our Spartanburg, SC location. The ideal candidate will support operational productivity and Company profitability by preparing art files for printing and finishing production processes according to customer and Company specifications.  You will work 4-10 hour days from 7 a.m. –5  p.m.; Monday-Thursday or Tuesday – Friday.  The wage range for this position is between $21 - $27 / hr. depending on experience. 

Headquartered in Wisconsin, Quad is a $3 billion global marketing experience company, that is among the largest magazine and direct-mail printers in the U.S.  With over 15,000 employees,  our company leverages its strong print foundation through every facet of the marketing journey efficiently and at scale through its innovative, data-driven offerings.  

Essential Functions of this position include, but are not limited to: 

  • Prepare Art Files - Pre-flight customer art files to determine if they are usable. Setup customer art to engineering die lines. Set up bleed and non-printing areas.  Prepare art with a correct number of colors and traps according to the type of printing process for the item being run.  Prepare final plating files for flexographic printing jobs, stepped files for digital printing jobs, and one-up files for offset printing jobs.
  • Prepare Proofs - Prepare PDF and color proofs for customer approval. Prepare mockups as requested.
  • Troubleshoot Art Files - Review files for potential issues in each printing process. Troubleshoot for color, editing, and retouching. Ensure files meet job specifications and color management expectations; make corrections as needed.
  • Manage Art Files - Correctly label and store customer and Company files. Upload as needed to the web database. Archive as needed. 

Qualifications 

  • Associate or Technical Degree required (Bachelor's Degree preferred).
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience as Desktop/Mac/Prepress Operator or in a related position required.
  • Intermediate computer skills - Proficiency with Mac OSX and PC operating systems, GMG color proofing, Esko; DeskPack, Esko Automation Engine, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and WebCenter.
  • Ability to use general office equipment (printer, fax machine, copier, etc.) and proofers.
  • Knowledge of printing processes (flexographic, digital, offset) is required.
  • Knowledge of color theory and trapping.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Skill in decision-making and exercise of good judgment.
  • Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
  • Ability to effectively and efficiently multi-task.
  • Analyze problems for root causes and determine solutions.
  • Ability to understand, remember, and apply/follow written and verbal instructions, along with communicating routine, factual information.
  • Ability to communicate technical information to others and complete routine, existing forms.
  • Ability to perform tasks with room for personal interpretation; problem-solving involves a supervisor when needed.
  • Ability to count accurately and add, subtract, multiply, and divide numerical data.

We offer excellent benefits to eligible employees, including 401(k), holidays, vacations and more.
Quad is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to creating a place of belonging — a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Quad does not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Quad also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.
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