Flexografix, Incorporated is hiring: Flexographic Pre-Press Technician (5+ yrs e

Flexographic Pre-Press Technician

Flexografix, Inc. (Carol Stream, IL) is a highly-respected, top-quality Flexographic Color Separator / Platemaker. We manufacture high-quality photopolymer and elastomer printing plates and sleeves for packaging printers. We are growing and ready to hire an exceptional individual to join our team as a Production Artist / Electronic Pre-Press Specialist.

Flexografix has three Core Values: 1) Customer Advocacy – “We care; our customers’ success is always top of mind”, 2) Technical Excellence – “We apply advanced technology for the benefit of our customers” and 3) Integrity – “We do the right thing”.

We meet our customers’ project timing requirements at the highest quality level available for their best printed results. We are a high-performance, solution-oriented organization that continually invests in advanced pre-press, color management and flexographic platemaking technologies. We are responsive to our customers’ needs while maintaining a healthy, collaborative and supportive team environment.

We employ a diverse mix of experienced industry professionals and up-and-coming young professionals. Fifty-seven percent of our team has an average age of 55yrs. and 43% of our team has an average age of 32yrs.

Our modern office features up-to-date technologies and floor-to-ceiling windows with views of sunlight and nature from every desk.

Job Description:

• Plan then execute modifications and improvements to customer-supplied electronic art files for the highest quality narrow-web and wide-web Flexographic print reproduction
• Proficient use of Adobe® Illustrator® (and preferably ESKO Deskpack) with an available seat of ESKO ArtPro+
• Accurately and thoroughly execute from written work instructions
• Effectively inspect, catch and correct and learn from your and your Department team members’ oversights or mistakes
• Constructively collaborate with other Department Operators, our Color Retoucher and our Graphics Project Coordinators to produce optimal color separations for our customers

Schedule: 8-hour first-shift, Monday through Friday. Must be able to work overtime as needed

Requirements:

• Your behavior and actions are in alignment with our company’s Core Values
• Flexographic pre-press experience required. You will be asked to separate files as part of the qualification process.
• Must have trapping experience
• Meet Flexografix’s high standards for the accuracy of your work product. Perfectionist tendencies are desired
• Maintain a constructive attitude with fellow team members, while performing to meet our customers’ pressing timing requirements
• Demonstrate proficiency in troubleshooting and problem-solving
• Quickly grasp and apply new separation techniques demonstrated by fellow team members
• You are a self-starter, able to meet job performance expectations with little supervision
• Take ownership of the projects assigned to you
• Have a sense of urgency to meet our customers’ timing expectations
• Naturally enjoy learning and advancing your skills

Benefits:

• 90% employer-paid employee medical insurance premiums
• 401k, with 3% of your annual compensation automatically contributed by Flexografix
• 100% employer-paid Short and Long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 9 paid holidays, 5 paid sick days and 1 paid personal day
• Relocation assistance if needed

All submissions will remain confidential.

For more information on our company, visit flexografix.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance

Experience:

• Trapping Experience: 5 years (Required)
• Flexographic Production Art: 5 years (Required)
• Flexographic Color Separation: 5 years (Required)
• Adobe Illustrator: 5 years (Required)
• ESKO DeskPack: 4 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person