Prepress Operator for Flexible Packaging

GEI Graphics Services, LLC is a family-owned studio focused on production art, prepress, and platemaking services. We are proud to service printers and CPG’s in auto, food, beverage, landscape and a variety of other markets. Print processes served are primarily flexo, litho and gravure for the packaging and labelling marketplace.

We are growing and looking to expand our team with talented individuals. Ideal candidate will have experience building or converting complex production art files into press ready prepress files to be utilized for final plate production. Experience with flexographic printing is preferred. Comprehensive understanding of Adobe Creative Suite programs is essential. Understanding of ESKO programs is a plus.

Position will involve some client interactions to discuss printing specs, timing and expectations. Position will involve some estimating and interaction will sales and management. The environment can be fast paced with a small company feel and approach.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring clients receive timely communication
• Ensuring quality and service are always first for the client
• Creating or utilizing supplied production art file to transform into prepress file with accurate traps, color sequence, minimum dot values, distortions and correct specifications from each client
• Providing value to client by proactively identifying any potential issue along with potential solutions during review of design file.
• Outputting soft and hard copy proofs.
• Quality assurance of proofs and plates prior to release to clients
• E-filing of client communications, graphic files on server, and compiling correct information for invoicing
• Balance client timelines with production schedules
• May involve cross functional opportunities: platemaking, Kongsberg cutting, creative design, etc.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of being a team player and problem solver
• Degree is preferred. Industry experience is required.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite along with other graphic software.
• Be able to read technical print specifications: press direction, BWR, packaging dies, stepping information, etc
• Positive attitude looking to be instrumental in continuous process improvement
• Desire to have be in a flexible workplace setting driven by employee inputs with rewards for shared success.

Our Offer

• Competitive compensation package with benefits based on experience
• Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, and 401K with match.
• Bonus opportunity
• Equal opportunity employment
• Team: Long standing employees as team associates and long-standing client partners.
• Vision: A growth plan for the company and for the employee.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $32