Pre-press Operator Apprenticeship

4 months ago

Cramlington, United Kingdom Potts Print UK Ltd Full time

The role will include:

- Training to cover employment rights & responsibilities, productivity measurement and how to improve it
- Preparing files for CTP (Computer-to-Plate)
- Amending customer’s artwork
- Imposing print production jobs
- Printing imposition proofs
- Proof reading approved files versus production-ready files
- Producing plates on the CTP devices (manual handling)
- Checking plates and sending them to the presses (manual handling)
- Preparing CAD files for die-making
- Using Apple Macs
- Using Windows PCs
- Archiving data files
- Performing regular maintenance of CTP devices

Upon completion of the apprenticeship, you will have gained an understanding of the different methods to deliver print images / files to different print disciplines in use. This will include:

- Colour theory
- Receipting
- Checking and processing digital files
- Creating imposition schemes, job layouts and producing a digital “proof”
- Learning to manage digital colour reproduction in pre-press so that the Press Technician can set up and run effectively
- Producing reports and relevant paperwork

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the qualification obtained will be a L2 Print Technician Apprenticeship Standard (pre-press pathway).

The apprentice will be given sufficient time to undertake their "off-the-job" requirement of the apprenticeship during their working hours.
- AGFA/ECO3 Apogee Prepress; Apogee Platemaker
- Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (InDesign; Illustrator; Photoshop; Acrobat Pro)
- Arden Impact

Throughout your time as an apprentice, you will be supported by both Ian White, Neil MacDonald of Potts Print (UK)’s Technical Services Division and the BPIF. You will be assigned a training coordinator to ensure that you have the best training available. Training requirements will be discussed at the point of employment to suit your individual needs and business needs. Most training and studying will be a combination of site-based and remote delivery.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship

**Salary**: £5.28 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Cramlington: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (required)

Work Location: In person

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