Digital Pre Press Operator, Lewisville

ACT Consulting has an immediate need for a Digital Pre Press Operator with our direct client.

Please take a moment to review the job description. If this is something you are interested in, please send a copy of your resume to or contact us at (phone number removed) for additional details.

ACT Consulting is a U.S. owned and operated staffing company providing our clients with candidates on a national basis for contract, contract to hire, and direct hire engagements. Our clients are comprised mostly of Fortune 1000 companies, primarily in the areas of Information Technology, Engineering, Professional, Accounting and Finance.

Location: Carrollton,TX (Zip code-75007)

Duration: Long term contract

Title: Digital Pre Press Operator

Rate - $25/hr on W2.

Job Summary

" 5 years digital prepress and/or commercial print prepress experience.

" Equios, Adobe CC, Pitstop, Acrobat, InDesign, RIP Software, X-Rite Color Management Software, MS Office and Imposition Software.

Job Summary

Prepares electronic files to print ready format utilizing graphic arts computer software and hardware technology. Works with team to provide internal customer the highest quality finished print product demonstrating department and company best practices. Oversees each project received by the prepress department including file management, file manipulation, color management, file delivery to digital production and wide format printers. Tracks prepress jobs, files and archives pertinent job data. Works under general supervision with some latitude to exercise technical and artistic creativity. Helps team maintain integrity of the client's Brand with high attention to detail. Interacts with client's employees at multiple levels to achieve ultimate customer product goals.

Responsibilities

1. Pre-flights incoming art files. Edits and adjusts art as necessary for best workflow throughout to best end result. Produces press sheet layouts and imposed jobs to most efficient print output. Sends imposed print ready files to printers and occasionally print proofs and/or prints complete job. Oversees and maintains prepress workflow quality check points. Works with department team to maintain a steady, efficient production volume and also maximize production capabilities and quality. Inputs data to all appropriate department logs. Maintains communication with customers in person and on the phone.

- Maintains all prepress software and hardware and logs all software, firmware and hardware maintenance and updates. Manages color on all print software and hardware applications and devices. Maintains good tracking, filing and archiving procedures to easily access data and electronic files. Troubleshoots art, print files and department software and hardware as necessary. Maintains and organizes back-up file folders and drives. Maintains clean and organized local and department work areas at all times.

-Maintains prepress inventory including wide format inks and materials. Collaborates between Creative Services, IST, MK departments and mkPRINT to answer questions and resolve issues demonstrating a high level of patience, professionalism, and a sense of urgency during these exchanges. Helps maintain and organize internal department server share drive.

-Trains back-up personnel. Stays abreast of industry standards and new solutions related to prepress functionality in prepress and digital print workflow environments to provide input for improvements to mkPRINT management

-Reports to SWB Print/Mail when necessary to perform same or similar job tasks. Backup for lead personnel as needed.

-In addition to the above, incumbent is expected to meet the required competencies for this position as defined in the competency profile.

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Thanks & Regards

Paul Joseph

ACT Consulting

Talent Acquisition Lead

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