Prepress Technician

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

1.Read workorder as well as all notes and instructions (customer notes, digital paperwork, etc.).

2.Use Adobe Create Suite software (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat) to check incoming work to determine if all elements of the job conform to specifications.

3.Ensure that we have all fonts needed for the job and resolve font conflicts.

4.Check for type reflow.

5.Identify missing images and inform customer.

6.Identify color issues (RGB, spot colors, etc.).

7.Identify page layout issues (wrong margins, no page bleed, wrong page count, etc.).

8.Perform basic troubleshooting.

9.Communicate concerns found in preflight procedure to Account/Project Manager, customer, and/or production personnel.

10. Work directly with Account/Project Manager /customer as necessary to resolve issues/problems.

11. Work with the HP Smartstream Designer plug-in to create press-ready files for production (imposition, add crop marks, export as correct file type).

12. Work with Excel data files and link variable data InDesign art files to corresponding data sheet (also be familiar with endorsement codes, barcode fonts and mailing specs for variable mailing pieces).

13. Work with the HP Smartstream Production Pro Print Server to upload press-ready files for production.

14. Knowledge and ability to upload several file types to Infigo, our web to print software

15. Ability to process data for both daily mail and one off mailings through Bulk Mailer presort software.

16. Upload mail.dat files and other postal paperwork to postal one for all mailing going to the post office that day.

17. Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU's mission.

Qualifications, Credentials, and Competencies

Working knowledge of Macintosh and Windows operating systems. Working knowledge of the following software: adobe acrobat, adobe acrobat distiller, adobe indesign, adobe illustrator, adobe photoshop, HP smartstream designer, HP smartstream production pro print server, safari web browser, microsoft excel, dropbox, microsoft outlook. Working knowledge of font handing on different operating systems, PDF creation, troubleshooting and external support devices (CD, DVD, Zip Disk, Flash Drive, etc). Working knowledge of PDF creation, bindery, press and mail specifications (drill allowance, margins, bleeds, etc). Working knowledge of email, FTP, and InSite file transfers.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy. Effective communication both verbally and in writing. Ability to intuitively reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature. Strong organizational and computer skills.