Prepress Technician

Prepress Technician
Allegra Print & Imaging – Tucson, AZ

Allegra Print & Imaging has a great full time opportunity for a Prepress Technician who is highly energetic, self-motivated, goal-oriented and customer focused. We are looking for that unique individual who is ready to grow and bring their prepress knowledge to our prepress team and complete projects for our customers in all facets of our rapidly expanding business.

Allegra Print & Imaging has served the Tucson area for over 16 years and has recently moved into its new, state of the art, full service printing center. We offer a great team environment, a reputation for excellence, and excellent growth potential to help you reach your personal goals. We offer graphic design services, full color and 4-color process printing, wide format printing, black and white and color copying, as well as mailing services. We specialize in fast turn around time in order to provide quality products and services that exceed our customer’s expectations.

At Allegra Print & Imaging we value our employees and we work hard to provide them with a great atmosphere. We recognize their importance as our internal customers and we take pride in rewarding their outstanding talents and efforts. We are committed to the delivery of superior quality and service to our external customers based on a foundation of honesty, integrity and ethical treatment.

Responsibilities:
• Join with the other members of the prepress team to complete all tasks to guarantee that company goals and customer objectives are met.
• Participate as a key player in the company by supporting operations as needed.
• Provide training and advice to customers on the preparation of digital files.
• Keep current on latest technologies and software tools.
• Operate all equipment in accordance with operating instructions.
• Preflight and troubleshoot customer digital files, load fonts, inspect graphics, and make color separations.
• Prepare files for output to film/plate.
• Output files to image setter; set line screens, resolution, and other press-specific settings.
• Operate and assist in maintenance of image setter.
• Produce and proof all plates and film, making color key and blue line proofs as needed.
• Maintain a clean and well-organized work area.
• Make backups on a regular basis and organize files for safe keeping and for easy retrieval.
• Inform supervisor of equipment problems.
• Perform routine computer maintenance, including software updates and utility programs.
• Comply with all OSHA safety requirements.


Qualifications:
• Minimum of 2 years of prepress experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of practical experience in graphic design.
• Excellent language and communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of professional publishing applications for Mac OS (Macintosh) and PC (IBM) including: Quark Xpress, Adobe PageMaker, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Macromedia Freehand, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Publisher, CorelDraw, Corel WordPerfect, Adobe Photoshop.
• Adequate knowledge of Macintosh and Windows platforms and operating systems.
• Knowledge of printing terminology and practices.
• Knowledge of PDF and postscript files and PDF plug-ins.
• General knowledge of utility programs such as file compression, disk repair, print spoolers, PC to Mac, and Mac to PC conversion processes.
• Ability to prepare files for output to film and plate (spot and 4-color process), receive and manipulate files electronically and maintain operating system on production machine.
• Experience in paste-up and book imposition.

What we offer:
• Competitive compensation
• Health insurance
• Paid vacation
• 401(k) and Profit sharing
• Exciting team-based environment working with the best people in the industry utilizing some of the latest technology.

We are a fast-paced environment subject to numerous schedule and priority changes and short notice activity.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Selected candidate will be required to pass a drug test and background check.

If you are interested in this position and you are ready to join our team, please apply online at https://www.hirebridge.com/v3/application/JobApplyLogin.aspx?jid=32688