What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prepress Operator position at Thomas Printworks?
Thomas Printworks is searching for a talented individual to work in our Operations team. The successful candidate will be a multitasker and possess the ability to meet deadlines. This is a Prepress Operator position based out of our Austin, TX location.
About Our Company: We are a privately held diversified printing services company with annual revenues of almost $65 million. We have been in business for over 60 years, with 25 locations operating throughout Texas, Arizona, Florida, and Minnesota. Thomas Printworks truly is “Everything Print” – From custom printed wallpaper, canvas art, wall graphics, sports, and stadium graphics, museum mounted prints, marketing collateral, banner graphics, vehicle graphics, direct mail, and much more.
If you’re looking for a dynamic opportunity and would you like to work for a company where growth is encouraged, we may be a match.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for producing high-quality color print documents according to customer specifications. Prepares files for print, utilizing Flatbed Printers and Routers.
- Sets up electronic files for print.
- Contacts clients for specifications on work orders.
- Performs design and color corrections when necessary utilizing RIP software.
- Operates and maintains reprographics machinery such as color printers and copiers.
- Sends finalized prints to the appropriate printer utilizing RIP software.
- Mounting and finishing jobs
- Trims and finishes completed prints as necessary.
- Inspects finished prints for defects, such as dust and smudges, and removes defects.
- Facilitates quality control in the color digital process.
- Completes special projects as assigned.
- Gathers organizes and wraps completed work for delivery to customer or next department.
- Completes paperwork for the billing process.
- Must be able to work overtime and weekends (as needed)
- Maintain Company’s professional reputation
- Keep work area clean and secure
- Ensure safety guidelines are followed
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent (preferred but not required)
- Strong customer service skills
- Minimum of 5 years Prepress experience
- Adobe Creative Suite proficiency, including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat
- Detail-oriented and multi-tasking ability
- Computer proficiency
- Basic math skills
- Ability to maintain an orderly workflow and prioritize assignments
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $65
