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Prepress Assistant
Job Posted: 16 days ago
Salary: £ 25,000 - 30,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot
Expire in: 11 days
Job Description
A manufacturing company based in South Wales is seeking a highly motivated Prepress Assistant to join its busy Prepress Department. This is a key support role within the team, responsible for ensuring high-quality lithographic material preparation and providing print-ready components to the Production Team.
You will oversee the storage and production of print plates, manage pre-production requirements, and assist with the development of new print projects. The role requires a high level of attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
MAIN DUTIES (NOT AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST)
* Inputting formulas onto technical sheet for production.
* Ordering print plate material & all necessary materials when required for department.
* Housekeeping of Plate making machines and equipment.
* Making any replacement plates when damaged or marked during production.
* Checking weekly forward schedule & daily schedule for new products.
* Log storage of proofing samples & artwork until approved by customer.
* Attend a meeting prior to pre-launch meeting to discuss approved samples, negatives/plates used before proceeding with origination.
* Prepare product box for pre-launch meeting with all relevant information (samples, technical sheet).
* Assisting Pre-Press Manager in new projects carried out within dept. (ie new plate technology).
* Ensuring proofer has all relevant material.
* Discussing & preparing all trial artwork jobs with Pre Press Manager and Lead Printer.
* Assisting with Lead Printer with requirements necessary for production.
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND PREFERRED SKILLS
Preferred Skills
* Ability to communicate well verbally and in written form.
* Must be numerate and sound at arithmetic.
* Ability to differentiate between colours
* Good I.T. skills.
* Ability to communicate and work well with others. Must possess an eye for detail.
* Ability to work with minimal supervision and demonstrate initiative and drive to succeed
* Experience with Graphic Design, art work or plate making - advantageous
* Experience using Adope, Artpro & Packx - advantageous
* Communication with other departments and suppliers forms a large part of the job.
* Ability to concentrate and have good attention to detail
Qualifications/ Education
* Good standard of general education
* Experience of Lithography or origination.
* Full training will be given
ADDITIONAL NOTES
Tools and Equipment Used:
Eyeglass, Guillotine, Photocopier, Print Plates, Varilux imager, Jetline plate processor, Dantex plate processor, Idi Machine, Apple Mac, PC
Working arrangements
* 40 hours a week Monday - Friday
* Set 24 days annual leave + bank holidays
* £25,000-£30,000, Pension scheme, Uniform, On-site parking, Cycle to work schemeBefore You Apply
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