Pre-Press Operator

Printing Mt. Vernon, Washington

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Description

Lithtex NW is seeking a Pre-Press Operator to join our team! 
 
We are looking for a customer-focused team player with experience and comfortability in operating printing equipment. This role requires autonomously setting up and running print production jobs, completing quality control checks to ensure the meeting of customer standards, and completing scheduled press maintenance. We are in search of a candidate for our growing team in Mt Vernon! The ideal candidate would be able to handle a fast-paced environment, remain calm under pressure and have great attention to detail.
 
Lithtex NW is a full-service print shop located in Mt Vernon, WA. We are proud to be a social enterprise of Northwest Center, a non-profit organization focused on serving children and adults with disabilities.     

Location: Mt Vernon, WA
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm
Pay: $20.00 - $26.27 per hour
 
Requirements: 
  • Knowledge of design, layout, image & color editing software, specifically: Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat
  • Ability to recognize, address and troubleshoot file issues
  • Knowledge of the digital printing process and print file preparation
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel spreadsheets
  • Knowledge of variable data printing for mail purposes and familiarity with USPS bulk mail procedures
Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Analyze files provided by clients for required fonts, colors, sizing, resolution, bleed, binding and other requirements based on printing method
  • Read and comprehend job tickets and ensure that files match the job specs
  • Identify missing or problematic components of job and communicate accordingly
  • Troubleshoot and resolve file issues to ensure accurate printing
  • Generate proofs (digital and hardcopy) for customer approval
  • Create print files for various printers
  • Create variable data files for printing and mailing, coordinating with mail department to ensure accuracy for USPS requirements
  • Coordinate with management and co-workers to organize & schedule work for smoothest operations
  • Enter, archive, and retrieve information on Mac and PC based equipment
  • Manage pre-press archives
  • Print envelopes as needed and occasionally assist with bindery/digital printing operations
  • Perform light maintenance of equipment, including software updates and replacement of consumable supplies as needed
 
Benefits:    
  • Competitive and affordable Medical (including hearing & hardware coverage!), Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance 
  • 17 Accrued Paid Time Off Days Annually
  • 7 Paid Holidays + 1 Day of Floating Holiday; 2 Floating Holiday days annually after one year
  • Parental Leave & Paid Compassion Leave
  • Retirement 401(K) with a company match
  • Employment Assistance Program (EAP) via Spring Health
  • Mental Wellness Program including six free therapy sessions per year
  • Opportunity for career development with our NWC Mentorship Match program
  • Physical Wellness Reimbursement Program - $25/month
  • Student Loan Contribution Program - $50/month
  • Pet Insurance Discount Program
Check out the entire list of benefits Northwest Center has to offer here: http://www.nwcbenefits.com    

Northwest Center is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at [email protected].   
At Northwest Center, we do not just accept diversity and inclusion — we celebrate it, support it, live it, and flourish in it to benefit our employees, the community, and our clientele. We believe that our strength lies within our diversity and the forward motion towards a day when people of all abilities can learn and work together.
We believe that curiosity and critical thinking are essential to the dialogue and improving decision-making, planning, resource allocation, and how we treat others. Our goal is to create and implement more equitable practices, policies, and culture. To be equitable means to value and respect individuals from all cultural backgrounds, genders, races, identities, and abilities. Northwest Center is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veterans’ status.

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