Prepress Operator

Position: Prepress Operator
Location: Peterborough
Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
Friday: 8:30am - 3pm
Salary: £28k - £32k
About the business:
My client is a bespoke printed carton manufacturer, and they are one of the UKs leading Specialists in printed cartons. They have a reputation for quality and on time delivery and providing a firm foundation for and growth and the building of an established presence in the marketplace.
Purpose of a Prepress Operator:
Have you got experience within working as a PrePress Operator and looking for a new role?
My client is looking for a well-organised individual who is willing to learn, follow instructions and company processes/procedures. Able to provide necessary support to the reprographic and CAD departments as required. Confident at communicating in a professional manner with customers and suppliers. They are also looking for a team player who is conversant with Illustrator, Photoshop and/or InDesign.
Day to day duties of a Prepress Operator:
· Liaising with customers via email and telephone on artwork and proof approvals.
· Capable of understanding print set up for artwork (or willing to learn).
· Use Esko software and workflows to create proofs and laydowns.
· Working with a wide range of media on layouts, ensuring artwork received is on correct cutters, making any required changes, and sending to customers for approval.
· Preparing artwork for samples.
· Proofreading to produce accurate and high-quality work.
· Understand internal and clients' briefs on designs.
· Preparing files for printing (RIP).
· Generating proof sheets in accordance with Work Orders.
· Making reprographic printing plates in advance of when print requires them on lithographic B1 press.
· Ensuring artwork includes relevant markings provided from the CAD designer for the CAD plotter.
· Capable of working within a small studio team and able to work on own initiative.
· Able to keep up with a high pace of work and manage deadlines efficiently.
· Liaising with relevant people/departments to ensure the Studio and Print teams are able to work as effectively as possible.
· Always follow health and safety procedures / guidelines.
· Monitor, check and maintain quality checks and processes. Ensure relevant documentation is named correctly and saved securely.
· Providing holiday cover for the CAD and Prepress departments.
· Any other Prepress duties as required.
Experience and Skills Required for a Prepress Operator:
· Proven experience using a MAC Operating System and working experience in this type of role.
· Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustator, Photoshop and InDesign) preferred.
· Confident and able to communicate with people at all levels.
· Produce high quality work which is accurate.
· Able to grasp technical information and concepts well.
· Capable of using initiative and troubleshooting.
· Working knowledge of MS Office (Outlook as a minimum would be beneficial).
· Strong organisational and time-management skills, able to achieve tight deadlines.
· Willing to learn new skills and follow instructions.
· Flexible attitude to change and processes as business develops.
· Ability to demonstrate professional, ethical, respectful and courteous behaviour when interacting with others.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply today.
For more information, please call Olivia on (phone number removed)

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