Prelim/Prepress Operator 3
Core
Review and prepare digital print files for plate making, ensuring completeness and correct formatting before manufacturing.
Role type
Senior pre-press operator (department lead)
Builds
Print-ready plates and proofs for offset printing jobs
Domain
Commercial printing and pre-press operations
Required skills
Digital file format expertise (PDF, TIFF, EPS), desktop publishing software proficiency, imposition software skills, offset printing process knowledge, color management, mechanical repair skills for imaging equipment, leadership
Preferred skills
Kodak PRINERGY experience, Adobe Creative Suite proficiency, Mac/PC operating system familiarity
Technologies
Kodak PRINERGY, Adobe Creative Suite, imposition software, flatbed scanners, image setters, automated film processing equipment
Responsibilities
Review client electronic files for completeness; manipulate file formats to paper dimensions; determine page layout including folds, trims, bleeds, and crop marks; identify and resolve missing or problematic components; load files for output; prepare color proofs; operate CTP plate making and bending/tabbing equipment; perform quality checks on finished plates; lead the pre-press department and answer technical questions for staff and customers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities