Reprographics Operator
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £20000 – £28000/annum
Reprographics Operator – Labels
Leicester
Salary DOE
Company – Established since 2002 this is one of the largest companies of its kind in the UK, having grown to over 900 employees across 22 sites in the UK and Europe, and serve a broad range of customer sectors across Europe. Products include self-adhesive labels, shrink sleeves including R.O.S.O., linerless labels, flexible packaging, artwork and design and more.
Overview – Preparing Packaging / Label Artwork files ready for Flexographic Print.
Roles & Responsibilities:
To ensure that all images and files are complete and ready for printing according to the printers specifications
Offering technical advice and ensuring all artwork is achievable within print production constraints
Amending, checking and pre-flighting packaging artwork
Ensure all guidelines are followed
Checking for any artwork errors
Providing colour proofing
Using Adobe Creative Suite for artwork and prepress
Ability to mentor new and junior staff, providing training wherever necessaryExperience Needed:
The role requires evidence of previous print experience using Adobe CC illustrator, Photoshop and Esko Artpro workflow so working knowledge of these is essential.
Experience of preparing files for Flexo print is essential.
Knowledge of artwork, pre-press and repro procedures
Experience of the print industry and processes i.e. flexo, litho, gravure
Proven experience of artwork creation and manipulation to a high standard
Some basic knowledge of retouching is also desirable.
Ability to work both as part of a team and unsupervised
To adhere to all internal processes in place for digital workflows
Problem- solving
Ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure
Flexibility to work extra hours if required during peak periods.
It would be beneficial to have colour matching skillsInterviews are being conducted as soon as possible for this vacancy, so if you are interested please get in touch as soon as possible and register your details with us
Please note; we will not pass on any of your details without prior consent!
Key words – packaging / reprographics / repro operator / prepress / esko / workflow / flexo / flexographic / self adhesive labels / packaging / artwork / artpro / esko software / automation engine
More Information
- Address Leicester, Leicestershire
