Responsibilities
- Review electronic files that are received from clients and check them for thoroughness and completeness in advance of the plate making process
- Using electronic page layout software (desktop publishing software) manipulates the format of the print job to the dimensions of the paper
- Determine page layout, accounting for folds, trims, bleeds and gripper, and add crop marks and color bars as necessary
- Identify missing or problematic components and communicate them to the Customer Service Rep, customer and production personnel
- Work directly with Customer Service Rep, customer, and production personnel as necessary to work out any problems with the job
- Load customer supplied electronic files for output during the manufacturing process
- May prepare color proofs for customer review
- May impose images and operate CTP plate making equipment and bending/tabbing equipment to prepare plates for press
- Perform quality checks on finished plates before releasing to manufacturing
Requirements
- Review electronic files for completeness and thoroughness
- Use desktop publishing software to manipulate print job formats
- Determine page layout including folds, trims, bleeds, gripper, crop marks, and color bars
- Identify and communicate missing or problematic components
- Collaborate with Customer Service Rep, customer, and production personnel to resolve issues
- Load customer-supplied electronic files for manufacturing output
- Perform quality checks on finished plates
Nice to Have
- Prepare color proofs for customer review
- Impose images and operate CTP plate making equipment and bending/tabbing equipment
