DESIGN PRE-PRESS SPECIALIST **Woodward Printing Services (A Division of WCI)** 1 Positions ID: 148721 Posted On 09/04/2024 **Job Overview** **Job Details** **Job Location** Woodward Printing Services GILSN - Platteville, WI **Position Type** Full Time **Education Level** High School **Travel Percentage** None **Job Shift** Day **Job Category** Media - Journalism - Newspaper **Description** **Overall Responsibilities** **:** + Designs, composes and manipulates client provided materials. + Prepares imposition templates and utilizes appropriate templates for layout of individual print jobs as indicated in job specifications. + Outputs electronic files to proofing systems and plates. + Applies trouble-shooting procedures with customer service reps as necessary. + Manages all file backups, deletions and storage on production server. + Supports sales and other production departments with web and sheetfed clients as needed. + Interface with Send-It and FTP site for production and customer needs. + Completes all pre-flighting of customer supplied files as needed. **Specific Responsibilities** **:** + Communicates with sales/customer service representatives and production departments concerning job specifications and turnaround. + Conduct manual inspection of pages to ensure bleeds, image sizes, file resolution, color, etc., meet required specifications to ensure quality reproduction. + Outputs all proofs and press plates as necessary for each job. + Records production time and materials per job into production management software. + Ensures WPS production file server is backed up daily. Follows deletion and storage procedures for files in a timely fashion. + Serves as back-up to assist and offer training/information to clients on electronic prepress problems or questions. + Electronically designs, scans, composes and/or manipulates artwork, photos and text using Adobe Creative Suite and Pit Stop. + Serves as after-hours resource and back-up as needed during production runs to meet deadlines. + Actively participates in all safety training sessions, applies safe practices to job tasks, and reports all safety-related concerns and incidents to management as quickly as possible. + Participates in the Great Game of Business. + All other job duties as assigned by management. **Qualifications** **Behavior:** Projects a positive image with internal and external customers. Self-directed to be responsive to the needs of all internal and commercial customers by working as a team to meet deadlines and quality objectives. Completes tasks in a safe, consistent and dependable manner. Acts in a manner consistent with the values of WCI as expressed through the vision, mission, core values and ESOP culture. **Skills** : Effective communication skills. Trouble-shooting, problem-solving and analytical skills. Ability to organize, prioritize and complete multiple and detailed tasks. Good math and computer skills. Design, composition, and file manipulation skills. **Knowledge:** High school diploma or equivalent plus two years’ additional education or experience in graphic arts and/or printing field. Primary Contact 224992 Kelsey Gingrich HR Manager, HR 563-588-5780 Phone Phone Phone Fax kelsey.gingrich@wcinet.com Email True False True **Job Details** Categories Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations Customer Service Publishing/Printing Sales/Service Location Platteville, WI Job Type Employee Full/Part Full Time Company ID 1337 Job REQ # 148721 \# Positions 1 Start Date 20240904 End Date 20241029 Featured Job TH Ad TH Comments **Similar Jobs** Sales Operations Specialist Platinum Supplemental Insurance Sales Operations Specialist Platinum Supplemental Insurance Graphic Designer 1800TShirts Talent Acquisition Specialist Sedona Staffing Services Customer Solutions Specialist Kendall Hunt Publishing Company DIGITAL SPECIALIST Q Casino + Resort Graphic Designer Flexsteel Industries, Inc COMMERCIAL TRUSS DESIGNER Cascade Manufacturing Company Enrollment Communications Specialist Loras College Customer Care Specialist Flexsteel Industries, Inc **Share this Job** Woodward Printing Services (A Division of WCI) **About the Company** With a Midwest location and a national reach, Woodward Printing Services is a full-service, employee-owned, progressive printing company specializing in high-quality web and sheet-fed printing, bindery, mail list maintenance, mailing & fulfillment, and delivery. Our full spectrum of services support commercial printing customers and those with individual projects who understand the benefits of consolidating all their project needs under one roof.