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Design, Pre-Press & Wide Format Technician

jobr.pro, Vienna, Virginia, United States, 22184

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Perform basic design and pre-press duties for digital and offset printing, including proof generation, electronic file preparation, file imposition and platemaking. Manage operation of wide format printing equipment to produce posters, signs and banners and the finishing duties associated with such products.

Receive electronic print files; import them into specialized pre-press software

Pre-flight files to ensure all fonts and images are present and are at an acceptable resolution for reproduction

Verify that crop marks and bleeds are present and that files are setup correctly for folding or other bindery

Use native design software to make minor type or color correction to files with designer permission.

Perform basic design duties for business units

Operate and maintain color laser printer to produce hard copy proofs for all jobs. Send electronic “soft” proofs to clients when requested

Obtain client proof approval on all jobs before starting production

Use imposition software to complete final imposition layout of the files to optimize print production

Process jobs that require variable data set up

Ensure customers specifications are followed and track jobs through the Raster Image Processor (RIP) system

Use specifications on job jacket to determine if electronic files will be sent to digital equipment or plates will be created for offset press

Send electronic files for offset press to CTP device

Visually inspect exposed plates for image defects and developer or gum issues and make appropriate corrections

Turn job over to pressman once the plates are deemed press ready

Manage weekly production of enterprise-wide business card program

Maintain pre-press equipment and manage a working inventory of materials and supplies

Manage workflow of wide format devices to ensure customer expectations are met while maximizing equipment efficiency

Produce roll signs, posters and banners and custom finishing to include mounting, lamination and trimming and vinyl lettering

Perform daily/weekly equipment maintenance of wide format printers required to ensure quality performance

Operate and maintain wide format cutting solution

Maintain working inventory of substrates, ink and related finishing supplies

Prepare finished large format posters and banners for delivery

Responsible for housekeeping of general work area

Perform other duties within the print shop as assigned

Work experience in a printing environment involving full color offset and digital printing

Demonstrated ability to interpret printing specifications

Experience with Adobe Creative Suite software, Impostrip imposition software and HP SmartStream software

Experience with various RIP systems and CTP device operation and the maintenance associated with it

Knowledge of offset and digital printing

Experience creating rule-up press sheets to ensure correct trim and fold margins are present

Experience with large format printing and precision finishing

Experience printing on a variety of substrates

Experience and understanding of RIP software and basic color management

Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40lbs.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines

Effective organizational and problem-solving skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Ability to use good judgement

Desired Qualifications:

5+ years pre-press / wide format experience and/or 4 year degree in related field

Hours:

- Friday, 7:30AM - 4:00PM (full time on-site)

Location:

820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180

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