Digital Assembly Operator

The Digital Assembly Operator develops final, high-resolution, print-ready or pre-media output digital files for basic to intermediate production assignments. This position assembles digital files incorporating the completed images from the Color & Retouching team and the packaging layouts from the Production Artists team per client’s/printer technical specifications.

· Attends client meetings (e.g. pre-production) as necessary.

· Ensures high quality standards in all Production client deliverables.

· Ensures accurate, consistent, and high-quality printing of basic to intermediate level final print or pre-media artwork files effectively using industry standard software, tools, and pre-press and print techniques such as:

o Preparing files to send to the Raster Image Processor (RIP)

o Trapping, bleeding of assembled files

o Application of printer marks (i.e. mandatories, etc.)

o Application of color rotation, line screen

o Production of final printer files

· Performs assigned tasks within the overall production workflow and assigned budget, according to work order specifications, industry and company Standard Operating Procedures, (SOP’s), and the client’s brand guidelines and standards.

· Ensures client project team has most current information about the status of the assigned project(s) by logging and maintaining in project tracking system accurate records of: project plan (sub-project or task) information, time dedicated to specific project(s) and/or quality issues

· Meets quality standards at all times for all assigned deliverables.

· Additional duties as assigned.

· High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred

· 3+ years of previous production experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience

· Basic degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.

· Basic analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.

· Basic verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).

· Basic understanding and application of mathematical concepts.

· Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.

· Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.

· Ability to work with and influence peers and management.

· Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.

· Possess a mechanical aptitude; ability to use a large variety of hand tools and basic knowledge of power tools, forklifts, welding equipment, and cutting torch.

· Ability to work overtime as necessary.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

· Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk, hear and see.

· Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

· Regularly/Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold & heat, risk of electrical shock, and toxic or caustic chemicals.

· The noise level in the work environment may be high.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.