What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technician, Pre-Press position at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
Job Description
purpose
This position helps make gospel teachings, resources, or services accessible to all in a simple and affordable way, supporting the mission of the Church.
This position will work with prepared files to see that they are ready for plate making procedures and to correct any problems that may exist in getting the plates prepared for the presses. The Mac Operator 1 can pre-flight a file, prepare page for printing, RIP page for proofing or output, imposition pages, create PDF files, place files on FTP site, and archive file when complete. Be able to check files to see that parameters and resolution are correct for printing, can retrieve archived files, can do global color corrections, and can do simple airbrushing to clone out problems or extend simple backgrounds.
Responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.
Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.
purpose
This position helps make gospel teachings, resources, or services accessible to all in a simple and affordable way, supporting the mission of the Church.
This position will work with prepared files to see that they are ready for plate making procedures and to correct any problems that may exist in getting the plates prepared for the presses. The Mac Operator 1 can pre-flight a file, prepare page for printing, RIP page for proofing or output, imposition pages, create PDF files, place files on FTP site, and archive file when complete. Be able to check files to see that parameters and resolution are correct for printing, can retrieve archived files, can do global color corrections, and can do simple airbrushing to clone out problems or extend simple backgrounds.
Responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITIES
- 40% Imposition
- 30% Preflight
- 20% Proofing
- 5% Plating
- 5% Organizing/Admin
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Three (3) years printing/graphics experience
- Knowledge of digital prepress workflows, including various hardware and software applications for graphics such as Adobe Graphics Suite
- Knowledge of all aspects of digital prepress and other printing processes
- Knowledge of color theory
- Must have excellent English communication skills in speaking, writing and comprehension
- Must be dependable and on time
- Leadership experience preferred
Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.
Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.
