Prepress Operator at Darwill, Inc.

Hillside, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, Pitstop Pro, Kodak Prinergy, Workshop, Preps, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Prepress Production, PDF Creation, Trapping, Print Specifications, Quality Control, Direct Mail

Industry

Advertising Services

Description

Description PRE-PRESS Overview: Darwill is a nationally recognized print and marketing communications firm based in the west suburbs of Chicago. As a premier provider of complex marketing products, including direct mail, employee communications and marketing collateral, we influence excellent results for CMO’s, Directors of Marketing and Print Production Professionals by providing ideas, workflow solutions, cutting edge production technologies and a seamless execution process. Our diverse product offering includes data acquisition, email appends, integrated marketing services, production workflows, custom print production, direct mail solutions, fulfillment and complete lettershop, bindery and mailing services. Location: Hillside, IL Reports to: PrePress Manager Responsibilities/Essential Functions: Responsible for producing final press ready PDF pages & proofs for projects Convert supplied files and or use supplied instructions to create final files Apply trap and print specifications to files Ensure high resolution images are connected to page layouts Check for page bleed, misaligned font type, perform any image/tint merges as needed Output plates for the offset department Compliance with all data integrity Follow all QC measures assigned to the PrePress department Qualifications: 5+ years in prepress - direct mail & marketing industry preferred Bachelor's degree preferred Must be proficient in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat, Pitstop Knowledge of Kodak Prinergy, Workshop, Preps Knowledge of Enfocus Pitstop Pro, Microsoft Excel & Word Excellent attention to detail Must have excellent verbal & written communication Must be solution oriented Experience handling a variety of pre-press projects Work Environment/Physical Demands: This job requires you to sit in a cubicle or office, on a computer (1 or more monitors) for the majority of the day. Cutting physical proofs with sharp objects Assist in maintenance aspects within the department May be required to work extended/evening hours as needed. Ability to walk up & down stairs. 1st Shift Position

Responsibilities

Responsible for producing press-ready PDF pages and proofs while applying trap and print specifications. The role involves converting files, ensuring image resolution, and outputting plates for the offset department.