Prepress Quality Control Technician

divdivp id="isPasted"stronguspan style="font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"SUMMARYnbsp;/span/u/strongspan style="font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"emOverview of the position/em/span/ppspan style="font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Responsible for reviewing digital files, proofs, and overlays to ensure content is built to required specifications and precise to established internal expectations, documented tolerances, print industry standards, procedures and/or published direction. Evaluate and review cards, provide direction for print accuracy or improvement. Quality Control is an extension of Prepress Production and works closely with a variety of internal departments to ensure quality and fiscal responsibility./span/ppspan style="font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"nbsp;/span/ppspan style="font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"stronguESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESnbsp;/u/strongemThe following statements are intended to describe the general nature of the level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned./em/span/pul type="disc"li style="font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Review print design engineering, product content, printability and make recommendations to ensure quality standards are attained./lili style="font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Assessed delivered information and implementation of direction received from designated Lead, Project Manager(s), Marketing, Legal, Design, Sports amp; Entertainment, Operations and written documentation from mechanicals, briefs, and costing documentation./lili style="font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Ensure the highest possible quality of files produced within lithographic pre-production environment. Quality Control Technician(s) will maintain a global view of these production procedures and make on-going recommendations to ensure tolerances are maintained and quality product files produced./lili style="font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Effective communication skills required demonstrate close mindfulness with organized practices. Responsible for interacting daily with Digital Operations Team Lead, Project Manager(s), Prepress Production personnel and Designers.rsquo;/lili style="font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Support and adhere to internal Creative Departmental procedures and requirements to include but not limited to, assisting Prepress Production during production heavy cycles./lili style="font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Proficiency in the following software or systems: Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office, and Excel./lili style="font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Hands-on, energetic and motivated self-starter with the ability to work additional hours as required./li/ulpspan style="font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"nbsp;/span/ppspan style="font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"stronguINTERACTION/u/strong/span/ppspan style="font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"This position will interact closely with the Director of Creative, Digital Operations Production Manager, Project Managers, Prepress Production, Designers, and other internal personnel./span/ppspan style="font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"nbsp;/span/ppspan style="font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"stronguEDUCATION/YEARS EXPERIENCE/u/strong/span/pulli style="font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"High School Diploma or equivalent. College Degree with an emphasis in Graphic Arts a plus./lili style="font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"1-2 years of experience in Prepress or related area, publishing, or relevant duties./lili style="font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Knowledge of Kodak Prinergy is a plus./li/ulpspan style="font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"nbsp;/span/ppspan style="font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"stronguREQUIREMENTS/u/strongnbsp; emTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions./em/span/ppspan style="font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"stronguKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES/u/strong/span/pulli style="font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Present understanding of Prepress and Print Industriesrsquo; standards, competent knowledge of established production tolerances. Familiarity with the 4/c process, to include, but not limited to: spot colors, varnish, foil, die cuts, deboss and/or embossing. Imposition software skills with a basic understanding of file standards for print production (bleed, trapping, color separation, resolution, etc.).nbsp;/lili style="font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Minimally an intermediate knowledge of Mac and applied software with verified results, fundamental knowledge of ripping and trapping of digital files through a Prinergy Workflow. The qualified applicant must possess acceptable computer skills; a working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is a plus. Additionally, basic to intermediate proficiency in the following software: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook./lili style="font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Strong oral and written communication skills demonstrate close mindfulness with organized practices. Ability to articulate clearly with internal partners and not be afraid to ask questions./lili style="font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Effective organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple, high priority projects with dedicated attention to detail.nbsp;/lili style="font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Demonstrated ability to read, comprehend written instructions and follow pre-established guidelines./lili style="font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Utilize technology and maximize efficiency: Maintain education and ability of innovative techniques, technologies, and software capabilities. On an on-going basis, ensure we are maximizing our technology resources and making recommendations for improvements./lili style="font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Excellent interpersonal, problem solving and troubleshooting skills./lili style="font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Professional demeanor; collaborator orientation.nbsp;/lili style="font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Ability to perform duties under minimal supervision while exercising reasonable discretion and independent judgment./lili style="font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Manage time effectively, prioritizing duties and meeting deadlines. Ability to maintain flexible work hours. Work hours are mostly consistent, but production requirements require flexibility./lili style="font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Knowledge of the following areas would be desirable: NHL, Football and Basketball, and/or historical knowledge of pop culture, including comics and films spanning a multitude of trends./lili style="font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"Hands-on, energetic and motivated self-starter/li/ul/div/div