Pre-Press Assistant

Job description

Company Profile:

Color Craft Graphics Arts, LLC (“CCGA”) is a growing paperboard folding carton designer and manufacturer located in Manitowoc, WI primarily serving the recession-resistant private label food and consumables market. The company’s growth and competitive advantage is built from an emphasis on best-in-class customer service and flexibility. After a decade in which sales tripled, the company owner partnered with a private equity group who made a majority interest investment in CCGA to position the company for continued growth. The new owners have made significant investments in plant, equipment and people, including an expansion of the company’s operating facility to accommodate growth and promote operational efficiency.

Pre-Press Assistant Job Description:

Are you a self motivated individual seeking growth opportunities? Are you searching for a career vs just a job? Here is your chance to join a growing company in a recession proof business. Color Craft is an industry leading provider of printed folding cartons to food and consumer products companies. We are experiencing some rapid growth and need people who want to grow with us.

Duties and Responsibilities: List the jobs essential or primary duties and responsibilities.

* File Proof folders in plate folders (This will be a daily task)

* File plate folders in folder closet (This will be a daily task)

* Reading job tickets, confirming correct part number, ink, die

* Perform reviews on supplied pdfs for printability

* Verify die line, check ink usage, artwork fit to die

* Create cut down samples

* Prep customer supplied artwork (ai or pdf) for output

* Add die line

Create Plate/Proof and art folders

Output Epson color proofs and/or PDFs

*Send to customer for approval

Create impositions utilizing Adobe Illustrator

*Check impositions for accuracy

*Output layout file to proofer

* Plate approved imposition

* Deliver plates to appropriate press

* Check press for tickets and correct plates

* File ink deliveries – must be able to lift and carry up to 40#

* Troubleshoot problematic files

* Find folders for each job

* Pull job tickets per production schedule

* Comply with all AIB regulations

* Cleaning and general housekeeping of work area

* Understand and follow all safety rules and procedures

* Miscellaneous duties as assigned by supervisor

Education / Training / Experience Required:

- High school diploma or equivalent preferred

- Prior manufacturing experience preferred

Minimum requirements (training, experience, education):

- Must be able to read, write, and speak English

- Organization skills

- Attention to detail and accuracy are a must

-Adobe Products experience REQUIRED - (Will be a back up in pre-press/design area)

We offer a competitive salary and benefit package including health, dental, vision, short & long term disability, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, perfect attendance bonus, paid vacation after your probationary period and 10 paid holidays per year.

We also offer:

• Great people to work with
• Internal advancement opportunities
• Climate controlled environment on the bus line
• Competitive wages based on your experience

Qualifications for a Die Cut Machine Operator:

• Good Attitude
• Willingness to learn and the ability to work as part of a team
• Strong mechanical skills
• Strong problem solving skills

Color Craft Graphic Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CCGA will not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24,500 - $31,000