Platemaker / Prepress Technician

Northern NJ Trade Printer is looking for an experienced Platemaker and PrePress Production Artist to join our team. We are a small mom & pop shop with many big name customers in the tri-state area. This position is first shift - full time. Bilingual a bonus.

You must have a thorough knowledge of Kodak Prinergy, Preps, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat and Photoshop) as well as working cross-platform Mac and PC.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Follow schedule for each production day in the prepress department.
• Set up prepress files for digital and offset presses.
• Thoroughly review each Job Ticket for every order.
• Work with Customer Service and Production to ensure timely and correct completion of orders and ask questions, if necessary, to ensure the final product is accurate.
• Analyze customer-supplied files for correct format, colors, and resolution.
• Proof and review completed work and customer-supplied artwork for 100% accuracy of brand guidelines.
• Troubleshoot problems that arise in the department.
• Can meet production timelines.
• Set up and operate platemaker equipment for the daily output of press plates, ensuring quality output standards.
• Effectively communicates with others as needed.
• Update management on problems, issues, and the status of ongoing projects.
• Perform other duties as required to meet the needs of the business.

Required Qualifications

• Kodak Prinergy and Preps
• Adobe Creative Suite experience is required. (InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat, and Photoshop)
• High-School diploma or equivalent.
• Has a proven aptitude for working with computers.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Basic math skills are required for imposition into templates. (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Self-directed and able to perform with minimal oversight once trained.
• Work cross-platform Mac and PC.
• Can work in a very fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task while remaining accurate, problem-solve, and maintaining attention to detail.
• Able to quickly identify problems and seek solutions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrates the ability to communicate with all team members.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in design, typography, and typesetting.
• Previous Digital and Commercial Print production experience.
• Remain up to date on changing trends in the print industry.

Physical Requirements

• Can stand or sit for long periods.
• Can lift 50 lbs. or more on occasion.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay for qualified candidates is based on experience.
• All full-time employees are eligible for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance after 60 days. 401k is also available.