This Direct Hire position is responsible for ensuring that the proper format, appearance, and layout of text and images is set before the full print run for packaging materials. The operator must ensure that all finished products meet both quality standards and customer specifications. He or she must consistently and efficiently perform and follow procedures in compliance to company, client and ISO standards.
Adapt to complying with set production workflow and conform to precise procedures.
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Effectively communicate with prepress, pressroom and converting personnel.
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Maintain accurate preparation of printing forms, both inside and outside, mark insertion and output to plate and film files.
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Comply with instructions and adapt quickly as a project modifies in a given direction.
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Must operate a plate setter and processor, along with proofing systems, testing tools such as Axicon and Stratix scanners, the use of X-Rite Spectroscan, eXact, Intellitrax and i1io and Kongsberg cutting table is required.
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Must be able to understand computer-based systems such as Mac and Windows client computers, networking concepts, physical networking equipment, NAS, virtual and physical servers, back-up and cloud systems.
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Identify opportunities for waste reduction and continuous improvement.
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Collect key performance indicators and maintain general record-keeping.
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Maintain professional relations and appearance with all clients contacts off and on site.
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Produce high quality work meeting established production standards.
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Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe working area at all times to efficiently produce materials.
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Promote education of clients and non-technical company personnel so as to increase the quality of incoming work and to improve the efficiency of information interchange.
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Request materials in a timely manner. Communicate urgency of materials needed to Supervisor.
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Perform additional duties/projects as assigned by management and/or Supervisor
High school diploma or GED.
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Knowledge of offset and silkscreen printing technologies as practiced in the present.
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Proficient level of English communication: verbal & written.
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Ability to codify and record procedures in writing.
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Ability to read and understand a printing job bag.
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Must have good color recognition.
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Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office is required. Some prior experience in software-based time- and resource accounting systems, such as Hybrid or SAP, is helpful.
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Must be attentive to detail with a sense of urgency.
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Excellent manual dexterity.
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Must be able to comprehend and follow all job procedures and safety protocols.
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