Provide guidance to new customers and create templates and Workflow to ensure that completed files are compatible with equipment. Review electronic files that are received from clients and check them for thoroughness and completeness in advance of the plate making process.  Using electronic page layout software (desktop publishing software) manipulate the format of the print job to the dimensions of the paper.  Determine page layout, accounting for folds, trims, bleeds and gripper, and add crop marks and color bars as necessary.  Identify missing or problematic components and communicate them to the CSR, customer, and production personnel.  Work directly with CSR, customer, and production personnel as necessary to work out any problems with the job.  Load customer supplied electronic files for output, onto the Pre-Press file server.  Create an electronic image of the pages to create manufacturing proofs used by the Press and Bind operators during the manufacturing process.  May prepare color proofs for customer review.  May impose images and operate CTP plate making equipment. Perform quality checks on finished plates before releasing to manufacturing.  Perform troubleshooting on issues and provide training on the prepress and plate making processes.  Other tasks as assigned.

Must be able to work with various graphic design and layout software applications commonly used on Mac's and PC's. A thorough understanding of digital file formats (pdf, tiff, eps) from different operating systems (Mac and PC) is required.  Experience with imposition software (Mac) and Adobe Creative Suite software (Mac) is required.   Color management skills and the ability to work with different digital file formats are required.  Must have the ability to output digital files to various output devices; must have the ability to continue to learn and use new graphics software on an ongoing basis.  Must have an understanding of the offset printing process and how one color affects another. 

COMPETENCY:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

ANALYTICAL - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.

DESIGN - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.

PROBLEM SOLVING - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT - Communicates changes and progress.

TECHNICAL SKILLS - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

CUSTOMER SERVICE - Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

INTERPERSONAL - Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

ORAL COMMUNICATION - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.

TEAM WORK - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

WRITTEN COMMUNICATION - Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information.

QUALITY MANAGEMENT - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

BUSINESS ACUMEN - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability.

COST CONSCIOUSNESS - Conserves organizational resources.

ETHICS - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT - Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization's goals and values.

ADAPTABILITY - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

ATTENDANCE/PUNCTUALITY - Is consistently at work and on time; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

DEPENDABILITY - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

INITIATIVE - Undertakes self-development activities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

INNOVATION - Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work.

JUDGMENT - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.

MOTIVATION - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.

PLANNING/ORGANIZING - Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives.

PROFESSIONALISM - Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions.

QUALITY - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

QUANTITY - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

SAFETY AND SECURITY - Observes safety and security procedures.                                            

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: 5+ years related experience and/or training.

LANGUAGE ABILITY: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATH ABILITY: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

COMPUTER SKILLS: Must be able to work with various graphic design and layout software applications commonly used on Mac's and PC's.  A thorough understanding of digital file formats (pdf, tiff, eps) from different operating systems (Mac and PC) is required.  Experience with imposition software (Mac) and Adobe Creative Suite software (Mac) is required.   Color management skills and the ability to work with different digital file formats are required.  Must have the ability to output digital files to various output devices; must have the ability to continue to learn and use new graphics software on an ongoing basis.  Must have an understanding of the offset printing process and how one color affects another. 

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES: None

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Some time spent working around moving mechanical parts and caustic chemicals. Moderate noise.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Sitting for long periods of time. Use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Reaching with hands and arms. Some bending, stooping, twisting, kneeling, crouching or crawling. Lift up to 25lbs.

Required Skills Required Experience