What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pre-flight Printing Technician position at Visium Resources, Inc.?
IntroductionVisium Resources has been asked to identify qualified candidates for this professional role as a Pre-flight Printing Technician. This position is a contract opportunity which is expected to be onsite in Montgomeryville, PA. Position Summary : To adapt and process original artwork to comply with customer specifications, printing requirements and credit card entity rules. Do color corrections, preflight files, and work with customer service, prototype team and customers to fine tune artwork. Essential Functions / Key Areas of Responsibility : -Preflight incoming jobs and analyze artwork files to look for potential technical or regulatory problems.-Read and understand printing sequences and adapt original artwork to match printing requirements.-Create production-ready printing files following NORM workflow process and techniques.-Use templates and follow guidelines to create production files.-Work with artwork files with the highest degree of attention to quality.-Follow proper software manipulation techniques.-Perform color adjustment on production files to match color samples.-Recreate customer-supplied art to make it usable.-Check digital and printed proofs and follow checklists accurately.-Prepare files for sending them to customers, respecting secure artwork requirements.-Interface with Customer Service, Sales, design agencies and customers to explain and resolve artwork issues as needed.-Assist with regular department maintenance tasks (document organization, printer calibration, etc)-Perform cross-training with other Studio related tasks (Preflight, homologation, etc)-Work with international teams across the world and have good communication skills to interface with them.-Other related duties as assignedMinimum Requirements : Skills, Experience, Education, Technical / Specialized Knowledge, Certifications, Language : -3-5 years of experience in prepress or graphic design, or accredited formal training required.-Ability to understand and apply printing sequences-Proficient in Mac and PC use.-High proficiency in Adobe Illustrator-Proficiency in Photoshop-Ability to use and learn different kinds of software-Full understanding of traps and spreads-Strong attention to detail and process following skills-Ability to visualize the finished product-Ability to troubleshoot errors-Ability to work independently-Good communication and organizational skills-Ability to follow detailed written instructions-Ability to work in a technical environment, follow assignments and focus on the work at hand Preferred Qualifications-3-5 years of experience in printing (both litho / offset and screen printing) preferred Physical Demands -Must be able to spend most of the workday focusing on a computer screen and utilizing a keyboard-Must be able to distinguish colors across the full color spectrum-May need to spend time on the production floor where there are loud noises and chemical odors________________________________________________________________________________________________Visium Resources is an award-winning employment firm with a mission to match talented individuals with highly successful organizations. At Visium, our company's success is based on your success. When you work with us, you are never 'just a number'. You are our most important asset. Here, you will know us by name through our regular visits to client sites and even occasional luncheons. We will always be there when you need assistance and will always go the extra mile to ensure that you are as successful as possible. Whether you're looking for contract, contract-to-hire or permanent opportunities, we firmly believe there is no employment agency that will work harder for you than Visium.Visium Resources is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.
