Prepress Technician - Chicago, United States - Labelmaster

Description

Job Description

Job DescriptionLabelmaster is an established and growing company that takes the complexity out of shipping Dangerous Goods (Hazmat), making the world a safer place.

We are looking for an intuitive Silkscreen Press Operator who:

• Does not want to work in Corporate America
• Wants to make a difference every day at work
• Wants to have true work/life balance
• Loves to learn new things
• Has ideas on how to make things better

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Medical & Childcare Flexible Spending Accounts
• Education Assistance
• 401(k) with Matching
• Fitness Bank
• Pre-tax Transit Program
• PTO Bank
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Diversity Days
• Volunteer Time Off
• Referral Bonus Program
• Competitive wage ($ hourly)

Position Purpose
We're seeking spirited "can do" people to join our Manufacturing team in the exciting world of hazmat compliance. Experience in silk screen printing production is preferred. This is a fast paced environment and requires a great attitude, attention to detail, punctuality and great quality control. Your ability to collaborate with others, communicate, and be dependable are all crucial for this job and able to stand for the whole day.

Essential Functions & Principal Accountabilities

• Responsible for composition of art layouts and generation of films for Silkscreen Printing Presses. Participates with production of silk screens, familiar with various mesh screens and assists with composition of art layouts and generation of film and plates for Flexographic Presses. Use Adobe Creative cloud (primarily Illustrator), to produce flawless, accurate files for output. Act as liaison between Art Department and Manufacturing Department to promote seamless integration and efficient workflow.
• Set-up pre-press files for new silk screen jobs.
• Check job tickets to ensure accuracy.
• Review/follow press schedules to provide jobs to press operators.
• Review layout in job ticket and pull matching films.
• Touch-up film.
• Print new/replacement film.
• File film in filing system.
• Maintain electronic files for silk screen jobs.
• Production of silk screens
• Pull existing plates for flexographic press schedules.
• Step and distort art files & print film for flexographic press.
• Sign off on completed jobs.
• Make plates for flexographic printing.
• File, store, and organize printing plates.
• Assist with maintaining equipment (printers, plate-making machine, etc.).
• Create print-ready art files for internal and customer approval.
• Proofread Artwork from other Production Artists.
• Enter job-tracking data into workflow management system.
• Use workflow management system to post jobs, track activity, and store files.

Education/Training/Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent. College level and/or trade school coursework is a plus.
• Both Mac and Windows operating system knowledge desired.
• Adobe Illustrator (Adobe Creative Suite)
• MS Office skills
• Prepress Production

Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• The ideal candidate for this role will be a quality-driven, detail-oriented team player with a excellent problem solving and organizational skills.
• Sound Reasoning and Decision-Making ability – to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed and involved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving many concrete variables in standardized and un-standardized situations.
• Ability to work overtime when needed.
• Ability to multi-task and manage time efficiently.
• Ability to follow through on all tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle pressure and prioritize to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a certified ISO 9001-accountable work environment.

Minimum Qualification

• Must be eighteen years of age.
• Must pass the Drug Test.
• Must pass the Background Check.

Essential Physical Demands

• Standing/Sitting for extended periods of time
• Lift and/or moving materials up to 35lbs.

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EEO Employer – Veterans and IWD are strongly encouraged to apply

Labelmaster is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and we are committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity and affirmative action in all aspects of employment. It is our intent to comply with our duty to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified employees and applicants as required by law. All requests for accommodations should be made in writing to Jay Hollins by emailing

Pay Transparency Policy Statement - The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Acknowledgements & Consent

American Labelmark Company (ALC) will not consider your application for employment unless you read and sign the following. I acknowledge that any employment offer is:

Solely for at-will employment and I understand that this means that either ALC or I may terminate my employment at any time for any or for no reason. This understanding cannot be altered by anyone unless it is in writing and signed by the President of ALC; and

Conditional on the satisfactory result of any drug and/or alcohol, medical examinations, other tests, educational requirements, educational verification, satisfactory references, and other obligations ALC may require. I agree to sign and execute the following form included with this application packet: Consent to Drug and Alcohol Testing.

I affirm that the information I have provided in seeking employment with ALC (including this application form and any accompanying documents such as my resume) is correct and that any false or misleading information, including omissions may result in my not being hired or, if already hired, in my dismissal.

I have no obligation to any former employer or to any other person that would prevent me from fully performing my duties to American Labelmark Company(ALC). I am not subject to any outstanding agreement or restrictive covenant inconsistent with the terms of ALC employment. Should I fail to disclose the existence of a third party obligation, whether enforceable or not, for cause.

I authorize investigation and verification of the information I provide in this and other documents relating to my application for employment. I authorize, now and in the future, all persons, companies, schools, former employers, credit bureaus and law enforcement agencies to provide ALC with information about me and I release each of the above from any liability for doing so now and in the future. I also authorize ALC, now and in the future, to provide information about me to conduct the investigation and verification process. I understand the public websites may be reviewed to gather information for this application and I release ALC from any liability for doing so.

If I am hired, I will completely read and remain familiar with ALC's Employee Handbook and other policies as issued or amended. Please direct any questions to Human Resources at x2300

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