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Position Type Part Time

Job Shift Day

Education Level High School

Travel Percentage None

Category Media - Journalism - Newspaper

Description

Overall Responsibilities :

+ Designs, composes and manipulates client provided materials.

+ Prepares imposition templates and utilizes appropriate templates for layout of individual print jobs as indicated in job specifications.

+ Outputs electronic files to proofing systems and plates.

+ Applies trouble-shooting procedures with customer service reps as necessary.

+ Manages all file backups, deletions and storage on production server.

+ Supports sales and other production departments with web and sheetfed clients as needed.

+ Interface with Send-It and FTP site for production and customer needs.

+ Completes all pre-flighting of customer supplied files as needed.

Specific Responsibilities :

+ Communicates with sales/customer service representatives and production departments concerning job specifications and turnaround.

+ Conduct manual inspection of pages to ensure bleeds, image sizes, file resolution, color, etc., meet required specifications to ensure quality reproduction.

+ Outputs all proofs and press plates as necessary for each job.

+ Records production time and materials per job into production management software.

+ Ensures WPS production file server is backed up daily. Follows deletion and storage procedures for files in a timely fashion.

+ Serves as back-up to assist and offer training/information to clients on electronic prepress problems or questions.

+ Electronically designs, scans, composes and/or manipulates artwork, photos and text using Adobe Creative Suite and Pit Stop.

+ Serves as after-hours resource and back-up as needed during production runs to meet deadlines.

+ Actively participates in all safety training sessions, applies safe practices to job tasks, and reports all safety-related concerns and incidents to management as quickly as possible.

+ Participates in the Great Game of Business .

+ All other job duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Behavior: Projects a positive image with internal and external customers. Self-directed to be responsive to the needs of all internal and commercial customers by working as a team to meet deadlines and quality objectives. Completes tasks in a safe, consistent and dependable manner. Acts in a manner consistent with the values of WCI as expressed through the vision, mission, core values and ESOP culture.

Skills : Effective communication skills. Trouble-shooting, problem-solving and analytical skills. Ability to organize, prioritize and complete multiple and detailed tasks. Good math and computer skills. Design, composition, and file manipulation skills.

Knowledge: High school diploma or equivalent plus two years’ additional education or experience in graphic arts and/or printing field.