Prepress Assistant

A manufacturing company based in South Wales is seeking a highly motivated Prepress Assistant to join its busy Prepress Department. This is a key support role within the team, responsible for ensuring high-quality lithographic material preparation and providing print-ready components to the Production Team.

You will oversee the storage and production of print plates, manage pre-production requirements, and assist with the development of new print projects. The role requires a high level of attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

MAIN DUTIES (NOT AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST)

• Inputting formulas onto technical sheet for production.
• Ordering print plate material & all necessary materials when required for department.
• Housekeeping of Plate making machines and equipment.
• Making any replacement plates when damaged or marked during production.
• Checking weekly forward schedule & daily schedule for new products.
• Log storage of proofing samples & artwork until approved by customer.
• Attend a meeting prior to pre-launch meeting to discuss approved samples, negatives/plates used before proceeding with origination.
• Prepare product box for pre-launch meeting with all relevant information (samples, technical sheet).
• Assisting Pre-Press Manager in new projects carried out within dept. (ie new plate technology).
• Ensuring proofer has all relevant material.
• Discussing & preparing all trial artwork jobs with Pre Press Manager and Lead Printer.
• Assisting with Lead Printer with requirements necessary for production.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND PREFERRED SKILLS

Preferred Skills

• Ability to communicate well verbally and in written form.
• Must be numerate and sound at arithmetic.
• Ability to differentiate between colours
• Good I.T. skills.
• Ability to communicate and work well with others. Must possess an eye for detail.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and demonstrate initiative and drive to succeed
• Experience with Graphic Design, art work or plate making - advantageous
• Experience using Adope, Artpro & Packx - advantageous
• Communication with other departments and suppliers forms a large part of the job.
• Ability to concentrate and have good attention to detail

Qualifications/ Education

• Good standard of general education
• Experience of Lithography or origination.
• Full training will be given

ADDITIONAL NOTES

Tools and Equipment Used:

Eyeglass, Guillotine, Photocopier, Print Plates, Varilux imager, Jetline plate processor, Dantexplate processor, Idi Machine,Apple Mac, PC

Working arrangements

• 40 hours a week Monday - Friday
• Set 24 days annual leave + bank holidays
• 25,000-30,000, Pension scheme, Uniform, On-site parking, Cycle to work scheme