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Prepress Technician (Full Time)
Location: Neenah, WI

Position: Prepress Technician Level 3

Department: Graphic Services	Job Type: Regular
Reports to: Graphic Systems Manager	Job Status: Full Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt	% Travel Required: None
Grade/Level: Grade 7	Work Schedule: Regular schedule 40 hours Monday-Friday. Work overtime when needed.
Updated:	Positions Supervised: None

POSITION SUMMARY

Create production ready graphic files per customer, press, and internal manufacturing specifications for the purpose of making proofs and flexographic printing plates.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function at a standard expectation level. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statements

	Edit supplied files or create artwork files to meet customer expectations, press specifications, and production requirements.
	Collect, read, and understand provided information from the job ticket, instructions, notes, and email while questioning completeness, accuracy, and consistency.
	Utilize content management tools for retrieving and referencing images and files.
	Prepare files for digital, online, and analog proofing and printing devices.
	Must follow standard operating procedures and practices to insure consistent and uniform quality of files.
	Ability to complete work accurately in a time-sensitive environment.
	Ability to work as a team player who enjoys a collaborative deadline-driven environment with a superior focus on detail.
	Preflight supplied files using appropriate software (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop).
	Perform manual file trapping in Adobe Illustrator CC.
	Perform quality control on other Prepress Technician work.
	Counsel and train less experienced Prepress Technicians on procedures and production methods.
	Regular attendance.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statements

	Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
	Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
	Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
	Customer Focus - Ability to take care of the customers' needs (internal and/or external) while following company procedures.
	Dependability - Demonstrates the ability to be reliable, accountable, and trustworthy.
	Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
	Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
	Leadership - Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.
	Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
	Productivity - Ability to produce a standard workload.
	Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.
	Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

EDUCATION

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required

Associate's Degree (two year college or technical school) or Work Equivalent, Field of Study: Graphic Arts related field

EXPERIENCE

3 plus years of experience in prepress processes and systems

COMPUTER SKILLS

Advanced knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator CC, and Esko AE Pilot Software. Introductory knowledge of Adobe InDesign CC and Photoshop CC software. Knowledge of both Mac & PC platforms and font identification and software.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Advanced understanding of printing and/or packaging methods. Intermediate understanding of flexographic printing and graphics. Ability to convert Adobe Illustrator design elements (vignettes, transparencies) to flexographic production ready files. Must provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States, pass pre-employment substance abuse screening, and applicable background verification(s). Printron will offer reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees to the extent required by law. Contact Human Resources for any accommodation request.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable)	Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally)	Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0-2.5 hrs/day)
F (Frequently)	Position requires this activity up to 33% - 66% of the time (2.5-5.5 + hrs/day)
C (Constantly)	Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Stand	O	Lift/Carry
Walk	O	10 lbs or less	F
Sit	C	11-20 lbs	N
Manually Manipulate	C	21-50 lbs	N
Reach Outward	O	51-100 lbs	N
Reach Above Shoulder	O	Over 100 lbs	N
Climb	N
Crawl	N	Push/Pull
Squat or Knee	N	12 lbs or less	O
Bend	N	13-25 lbs	N
Grasp	C	26-40 lbs	N
Speak	O	41-100 lbs	N

Other Physical Requirements

Vision (Color)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment, occasional exposure to a manufacturing environment with normal range of temperatures. Work involves operation of a computer system for extended periods of time.

Printron has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.

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