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The Bernard Group, Inc. dba Smartpress Inc. Prepress Technician in Duncan, South Carolina
**Smartpress [Do you want to work for a company where your co-workers are co-owners? Smartpress, the Online Division of The Bernard Group, is a 100% employee-owned, fast-growing online printing service, disrupting the traditional printing industry one innovation at a time... and doing it all in sweet, sweet air conditioning! Our customers love us (seriously, google Smartpress reviews) and we love them right back, providing an easy online experience, high-quality printed products and world-class customer service. Not to mention our commitment to eco-friendly practices and sustainable materials (smart is in our name, after all).
[P[otential employment opportunities exist for: **[Prepress Technician [The Prepress Technician ensures that electronic customer files and layouts contain the necessary components; prepares files to match the intention of the designer; prepares and checks files to make them printable. This position must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively with all Smartpresss departmental teams and with the clients. This role utilizes available programming software and Adobe Creative Suite tools to manipulate, analyze, and output print ready files and supporting ticket information for production. This role is also responsible for identifying process improvement opportunities and automating and standardizing workflow utilizing PitStop software
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- Ensures that files and layouts contain the necessary components; checks colors and ensure they match the desired end product; checks file resolution
- Prepares files to match the original art design
- Prepares and checks files to assure that they are printable; ensures files are imposed and stepped up to maximize yield of specified substrate and print device
- Documents, names files correctly, and rips file (converts to a format that printers can use); ensures colors are handled correctly
- Uses computers and systems (including hardware and software) to set up functions, enter data or process information.
- Follows all TBG protocol and procedures according to company standards.
- Other duties as assigned by management
- Uses excellent interpersonal communication skills and is able to work with a variety of people and personalities to ensure high levels of internal and external customer service
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File setup expert - assisting customers with print file setup as needed and as it relates to mail addressing areas.
Quality focused - we strive to produce a brilliant print product every time out.
Analyzing supplied artwork - skilled at performing preflight checks on supplied print files.
Troubleshooting - candidates should be adept at quickly identifying and rectifying file setup issues.
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