Print Tech

Print Tech

Routine tasks:
The Color Production staff is responsible for tasks related to order taking, prepress (Preparing digital files before the printing process), operating large format printers and cutters, packaging, and shipping.

Exciting things you get to do:

• Prioritize incoming orders based on such criteria as customer needs, workload, media, finishing, bindery, and machine capabilities.
• Estimate time and media requirements; inform the production manager and/or client of any requests that can’t be met and give recommendations to fulfill client needs.
• Receive, process, & modify client files as needed to print per specifications.
• Make suggestions regarding media, substrate, bindery, and other finishing options.
• Operate and maintain printers, scanners, bindery and/or finishing equipment.
• Maintain media, substrate, ink, toner, bindery, and/or finishing inventory.
• QC printed and finished materials based on our high-quality standard.
• Package completed projects for Will-Call, Delivery, or Shipping.
• Organize, arrange, and decorate your work area to enhance productivity.
• Work overtime when necessary to meet client expectations.
• Assist in other departments as needed.
• Assist customer service by answering phones and taking messages as needed.

Skills that you bring to the job:

• The ability to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers.
• Knowledge of Adobe CC - focusing on Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign.
• Knowledge of RIP software – Onyx, & Fiery Experience a Plus.
• Knowledge of Cut software – Colex Experience a Plus.
• Working knowledge of MS Software such as Outlook, Excel, & Word.
• Tech savvy – able to navigate new (and old) software with limited training.
• Thorough knowledge of materials and equipment utilized in color printing, duplicating, binding, and finishing.
• The ability to lift up to 50lbs, maneuver prints, media, and substrates carefully ensuring no damage occurs when transferring between machines and/or during packaging.
• Attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task while maintaining quality, accuracy & scale.
• A can-do attitude with a continuing need to self-improve by researching new materials and learning innovative ways to utilize production equipment in our quest to delight our clients.

Required Experience:

• Must have experience with large printing machines.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 3+ years' equivalent experience in the color reprographics, wide format print production, & vinyl graphic production field(s).