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Job TitlePLATEMAKER DEPARTMENT: PRE-PRESS
- Full-Time
Foster Printing Company - Kris Blackburn
Santa Ana, CA
JOB SUMMARY: Outputting plates & proofs for press & overall understanding of the Prepress
department.
JOB DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Work with plate setter and various machinery, i.e. Epson proofers and HP plotters
• Attention to detail - Ability to read and interpret documents such as work instructions and job
tickets, procedure checklist.
• Quick to learn and follow instructions
• Responsible to produce quality jobs, with little to no supervision
• Verify all job information to ensure that correct proofs are being made; check proofs for quality
and report any problems
• Keep supervisor informed of any problems, i.e. supplies, equipment, etc. Receive and store
platemaking materials
• Responsible for the overall cleanliness and housekeeping of work area. Clean processor and
inspect plates according to procedures
• Must be able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Checking job to be plated for missing bleeds, colors, and general quality control.
• Out-putting plates using Kodak Prinergy workflow.
• Ensuring inventory levels of plates and consumables are sufficient.
• Maintaining equipment to high operating standards.
• Familiarity with print preparation and production.
• Adhere to established internal operating procedures. Strong quality control skills.
• Tenacious attention to detail with advanced organization skills.
• Ability to handle a fast-paced environment with changing demands and competing priorities.
• Must have Base knowledge of printing processes and procedures for Litho/Offset.
3+ years relevant experience in printing or related industry preferred.
• May be required to sit for extended periods. Frequent standing and walking are required.
Continuous vision required for detailed work. Ability to lift 40 pounds. Frequent hand/wrist/finger
movement for data entry.
• Schedule: 8 hour shift; Monday to Friday
Please email your resume to Kris Blackburn kris@fosterprint.com.
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