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Color Technician

OLBERDING, Cincinnati, OH, United States


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A great place to work that fosters a culture of empowerment, collaborative teamwork, and connected capabilities.
Join a team that has been recognized as one of Cincinnati Enquirer Media’s Top Workplaces 9 times since 2014.

OUR VALUES
PASSION
Exhibits boundless enthusiasm to serve our clients, our company and each other, resulting in unparalleled client experience

CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION
Finds new solutions to existing problems or identifies and leverages new opportunities to advance company or client goals

CURIOSITY
Seeks to improve oneself through learning of any kind: formal training, mentoring, volunteering, etc.

RELATIONSHIP BUILDING
Develops strong internal relationships within and across teams to foster thoughtful, collaborative solutions

TRUSTED ADVISOR
Develops strong external relationships through empathy and service, resulting in heightened client trust and engagement with the company

UPLIFT AND EMPOWER
Views others with a Growth Mindset, believing in their potential and finds ways to help them achieve their goals and become the best version of themselves

Location:

Cincinnati, OH

Job Id: 739

# of Openings: 1

Color Technician

Founded in 1919 as Phototype and recently rebranded as the Olberding Brand Family, we are a family company focused on delivering the highest quality and client service in the graphics design, management and printing industry. We Design, Optimize and Protect Brands. Our clients are primarily consumer products companies and printers and we help them by delivering a broad range of services from brand strategy and packaging design, to adaptive design across various print and digital platforms, all the way to color management and the production of printing plates. With our world headquarters located in Cincinnati, we have over 450 employees throughout the United States and offices in Europe and Asia.

The Color Technician will partner with the Color Services team and is primarily responsible for 1) maintaining all color equipment, and 2) validating hard contract proofs. The Color Technician will ensure all equipment is up to date and in a calibrated state; as well as verify that all contract proofs are free and clear of defects and/or errors prior to shipment.

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

Calibrate all local/remote proofing devices and maintain calibration records in database

Standardize all spectrophotometers and maintain calibration records in database

Regulate all light booths and maintain calibration records in database

Inspect and monitor all proofing devices for mechanical issues and resolve as needed

Troubleshoot local/remote proofing devices when erroring out

Validate contract proofs are free and clear of defects and/or errors

Route contract proofs back to necessary individual(s)/team(s) for shipment per the schedule

Troubleshoot files that do not proof properly and lead correction

Be the first line of defense/support for proofing and hardware issues

Manage inventories and purchase consumables for local/remote locations and/or client sites

Qualifications Include:

Proficient use of Macintosh and Windows operating systems

Knowledge of GMG ColorProof and large format proofing devices such as: Epson Px000 series, Epson Px500 series, Epson S80600

Ability to troubleshoot root cause and best course of action when issues arise

Why Choose Olberding Brand Family?
When you join Olberding Brand Family, you’re not just taking a job; you’re becoming part of a legacy of excellence and innovation. We offer a supportive and dynamic work environment where your expertise in pre-media will be highly valued. We believe in supporting our employees' well-being and offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy

A401k retirement plan with company contributions to help you plan for your future

Flexible/hybrid work schedules that promote work-life balance

Generous paid time off (PTO), personal time, and volunteer time off, in addition to 8 observed holidays

Parental leave to support growing families

The Olberding Brand Family is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes individuals of diverse talents and backgrounds.

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