Prepress Operator - Hull, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom - SGS & Co

Description

SGS & Co is a global brand impact group delivering speed and quality through innovation and insights to drive impact for our world-class clients.

We combine deep expertise in design, graphic services, production, technology, and process optimization with unmatched marketplace understanding, dynamic ideas, and client-first customer service.

We bring the world's best brands to life and set them up for success in the modern world.
SGS & Co shifts brands to impact through the strength of our people.

Our team of nearly 5,000 employees across 30+ countries works collaboratively to exceed client expectations today and anticipate how we'll need to pivot together to win tomorrow.

We take pride in our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion along with our ambition to lead the industry to a more sustainable future to drive positive impact for our clients, our people, and our planet.

We are looking for a Prepress Operator to join the team at SGS&Co on a 6 month fixed term contract.

The role of Prepress Operator will be part of the production team and will help to execute packaging artworks. All artwork executions are coordinated to maintain the integrity of the approved designs and themes.

The pre-press position provides preparation and application of printer's technical specifications to pre-media packaging graphics files maintaining the highest level of quality and workmanship.

Work is typically performed under supervision, receiving guidance from senior operators about how the work needs to be completedRole and Responsibilities:

• Ability to read, understand and follow work instructions, specifications, workflow diagrams, and SOPs
• Responsible for ensuring that all artworks are saved in designated file locations on the server with the appropriate document control file naming specifications
• Participate in process improvement efforts and various production meetings to foster a positive creative impact on the business.

Pre-flight and Organization of Incoming Jobs· Check customer supplied files when starting a new job, and compare it to the supplied hard copy for any differences and size conformity· Ensure that job instructions are aligned to artwork supplied and/or referenced· Verify colors used and check the resolution of any CT'sTrapping & Assembly· Receive product definitions from sales, project managers, or production managers· Manipulate files to match customer specs· Creates traps, holdbacks, overprints, knockouts, minimum type and line thickness accordingly based on specifications for different types of printing and client requirements to ensure customer jobs print properly· Add appropriate color control marks for graphics process control, printer registration marks, and ID marks to all press-ready files· Files must be organized to follow defined job folder and server structure and properly prepared for achieving upon completion of the project· Output proofs as needed for internal checks and as specified on the order for customer review and approvalCompleted Job Quality Control Check· Check job to ensure basic mark positions, correct including centers, corner trims, screen scales, punch marks, job name, color designations, and job data/labels if applicable· Ensuring the accuracy of the final data deliverable such as, but not limited to, PDF, TIFF, stepped LEN files, FTP upload, and CD upload· Responsible for ensuring that all required checklist(s) are completed accordingly and in full, with any errors found subsequently corrected· Flag any errors or deviations from standard work procedures to the Production Manager/SupervisorSkills and Experience:· Must be able to work with various graphic design and layout software applications commonly used on Mac's and PC's· Good understanding of digital file formats (pdf, tiff, eps) from different operating systems (Mac and PC) is required· Basic colour management skills and the ability to work with different digital formats are required· Must have the ability to output digital files to various output devices; must have the ability to continue to learn and use new graphics software on an ongoing basis· Must have an understanding of print processes and how one colour affects anotherYou will enjoy an excellent base salary, along with the other benefits of working for SGS&Co including:

• 25 days annual leave
• Pension
• Healthcare scheme
• Life AssuranceThis role is offered on a 6 month FTC.