What are the responsibilities and job description for the Digital PrePress Operator position at The Vomela Companies?
At The Vomela Companies our greatest asset is our people. As a full-service visual communications company, we are looking for creative and intellectual thinkers that work with our customers to create compelling brand solutions and foster meaningful connections. And while you're focused on creating big things for global and local brands, we will help you build a career you can be passionate about.
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Job Summary
The Digital Prepress Operator will electronically prepare art and copy layouts for digital production to meet customer specifications, and other related job information. They will then operate computers and other peripheral electronic equipment to complete job assignments.
What You'll Do...
- Takes the customer high resolution files and creates the digital image to the customer specifications while maintaining the integrity of the schedule.
- Maintains log of digital jobs and coordinates them with others in department.
- Maintains accuracy for material color profiles.
- Determines size arrangement or image changes of the client artwork to assure proper fit on finished product.
- Enters information into computer equipment with mouse, keyboard, scanner, or modem to create layout proofs for customer and company approval.
- Performs preflight on customers artwork to determine accuracy, omissions, or additional requirements.
- Creates a print of the digital image for the department print file.
- Understands and performs rasterization of files for digital output.
- Prepares a scale proof and presents the sample to customer service for customer approval
- Alters illustrations to enlarge, reduce, or clarify image on original artwork to match customer's expectations.
- Maintains electronic files and archives of all computer created graphics.
- Performs all other duties and responsibilities in the best interest of the company or as assigned by management.
What You'll Bring...
- Knowledge of both DOS and MAC based computer programs including Email.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints and mechanical drawings.
- Prior experience in a printing environment is preferred.
- Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds and push/pull 150 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
