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Phoenix Color® is a premier full-service, full-color printer with over 40 years of superior print experience. Drawing on a broad spectrum of materials and decorative technologies, Phoenix Color® produces memorable, value-added components, heavily-illustrated books and specialty commercial products.
Phoenix Color® has been servicing the publishing industry within the United States since 1979 and has formed lasting relationships with some of the biggest names in book publishing.
As a domestic manufacturer, we offer extensive, in-house digital pre-press capabilities and our technologically advanced UV printing platform supports an array of printing and finishing options. Our innovative special effects include foil stamping, UV embellishments and laminations, as well as our trademarked products LithoFoil®, MetalTone™, Look of Leather™ and VibraColor™.
Phoenix Color’s® progressive innovation and commitment to quality will give your product the optimum eye-catching edge required in today’s competitive marketplace.
Prepress Operator 2
Phoenix Color a division of Lakeside Book Company
Department: Prepress
Shift: Monday to Thursday (Night Shift - 9pm-7am)
Salary Range: $25.63-$32.45
Position Summary:
Responsible for preparing digital files as needed per customer service instructions while following all safety and quality control standards.
Position Responsibilities:
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Correctly name and organize all files and folders
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Follow Customer Service Representative’s instructions
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Edit supplied application files as needed for correct imposition, correct colors and color format, sufficient bleeds, special effects (foil, embossing, etc.) text corrections
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Account for all required color corrections
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Pick up and combine all digital files, create barcodes, create print-ready pdfs, create patch pdfs, output visuals (lasers, epsons, etc.) assist all prep departments,
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complete web-job notes and perform other duties as needed
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Preflight all PDFs
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Ensure all content is correct per supplied visuals and CSR instructions
Physical Requirements:
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Ability to stand and walk for 12-hour shift
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Ability to bend and reach for extended periods of time
Position Skills:
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High levels of attention to detail
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Organizational and leadership skills
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Ability to work as a team and individually
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Thorough knowledge of the following software: Adobe (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat)
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High levels of mechanical aptitude
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Ability to do mathematical calculations
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Must have general knowledge of manufacturing operations
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Ability to read and understand technical press layouts, set up instructions and production instructions
Experience/Education:
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High school diploma or equivalent preferred
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2 Years of previous printing experience
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Graphic Design experience preferred
What we offer:
- Clean and safe work environment
- Work-life balance
- Growth and promotion opportunities
- Great culture and co-workers
Learn more at www.phoenixcolor.com.
Phoenix Color provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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