Platemaker / Prepress Technician

Northern NJ Trade Printer is looking for an experienced Platemaker and PrePress Production Artist to join our team. We are a small mom & pop shop with many big name customers in the tri-state area. This position is first shift - full time. Bilingual a bonus. You must have a thorough knowledge of Kodak Prinergy, Preps, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat and Photoshop) as well as working cross-platform Mac and PC. Roles and ResponsibilitiesFollow schedule for each production day in the prepress department.Set up prepress files for digital and offset presses.Thoroughly review each Job Ticket for every order.Work with Customer Service and Production to ensure timely and correct completion of orders and ask questions, if necessary, to ensure the final product is accurate.Analyze customer-supplied files for correct format, colors, and resolution.Proof and review completed work and customer-supplied artwork for 100% accuracy of brand guidelines.Troubleshoot problems that arise in the department.Can meet production timelines.Set up and operate platemaker equipment for the daily output of press plates, ensuring quality output standards.Effectively communicates with others as needed.Update management on problems, issues, and the status of ongoing projects.Perform other duties as required to meet the needs of the business.Required QualificationsKodak Prinergy and PrepsAdobe Creative Suite experience is required. (InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat, and Photoshop)High-School diploma or equivalent.Has a proven aptitude for working with computers.Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.Basic math skills are required for imposition into templates. (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)Self-directed and able to perform with minimal oversight once trained.Work cross-platform Mac and PC.Can work in a very fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task while remaining accurate, problem-solve, and maintaining attention to detail.Able to quickly identify problems and seek solutions.Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrates the ability to communicate with all team members.Preferred QualificationsInterest in design, typography, and typesetting.Previous Digital and Commercial Print production experience.Remain up to date on changing trends in the print industry.Physical RequirementsCan stand or sit for long periods.Can lift 50 lbs. or more on pensation and BenefitsPay for qualified candidates is based on experience.All full-time employees are eligible for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance after 60 days. 401k is also available.

Created: 2025-02-21