Prepress Operator in Birmingham, Alabama at ALG LABELS & GRAPHICS INC

The Prepress Operator is responsible for setting up and operating prepress equipment and preparing materials for flexographic printing according to written and/or verbal instructions, established company procedures, safety, and quality guidelines. Capable of resolving routine production issues to ensure quality standards are met and to support press efficiency. Works with a commitment to quality, a sense of urgency, and a purpose of always exceeding customer expectations.

Responsibilities

· Receive production order and job assignments from Lead and respond appropriately.

· Read and understand job tickets to accurately define job requirements including colors, substrates, and production specifications.

· Operate prepress equipment safely and efficiently producing quality products.

· Prepare materials for production including file setup, plate/screen preparation, and part storage as required.

· Inspection of prepared materials produced to job specifications and quality standards prior to release to production.

· Collaborate with production to ensure job readiness and alignment with approved proofs or print requirements.

· Complete production records as required by company policy.

· Solve routine production issues related to prepress and job setup.

· Ensure cleanliness of work area by maintaining organized equipment, materials, and workspace.

· Project positive and professional behavior/attitude.

· Follow administrative procedures established for inter/intradepartmental interaction.

· Able to read, review and understand job tickets, proofs, and technical specifications.

· Additional tasks/duties/special projects may be assigned, as necessary, including cross-department assignments.

· Screen, flexo or offset printing experience required

· High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required

· Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience

· Mechanical/machine skills required

· Basic math skills

Qualifications

· Proficient computer skills required

· Mechanical aptitude

· Detail oriented

· Ability to solve routine production issues

· Work independently with little supervision

· Multitask – ability to handle multiple tasks in fast paced environment

· Good communication skills

· Good judgment of quality, design, and production standards

· Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds

· Bending and twisting throughout shift

· Standing and walking for extended periods