Tap Packaging + Design

Tap Packaging + Design is a full-service manufacturer of innovative and everyday packaging solutions for the consumer goods industry. We partner with companies nationwide in order to create the ideal branded package for their unique product. Our process leverages a wide range of onsite capabilities and nearly 113 years of premium packaging experience. We know the importance of exceptional packaging and work every day with clients to guide them towards a solution that matches quality with durability and innovation. As an employee-owned company, we are determined to offer the best overall employment experience by focusing on teamwork, training, empowerment, continuous improvement, safety, and the financial rewards of ownership.

We have an immediate need for an experienced Prepress Technician to join our team!

Shift available: Second Shift (Monday through Friday, 2 PM – 10:30 PM)

Responsibilities will include:

1. Coordinate with production to prioritize jobs and, when necessary, reorganize to meet deadline changes and updates.
2. Determines prepress requirements by reviewing job tickets; studying layout, content, and specifications.
3. Responsible for providing consistency in file setup, color, workflow and quality.
4. Responsible for performing prepress production work such as platemaking, proofing and preparation of files for computer-to-plate workflow
5. Output offset plates per production schedule to offset platesetter.
6. Maintain platesetters and processors by performing scheduled maintenance, changing chemistry and maintaining inventory supplies.
7. Perform equipment monitoring to ensure both accuracy and integrity are met to productivity standards for all job materials.
8. Contribute to process improvement, by always looking for ways to deliver higher quality print jobs within quickest possible turnaround times

Position Requirements:

1. Associate’s Degree in Graphic Arts or similar
2. Working knowledge of prepress systems for trapping, CTP, CIP3 interface, specifically Esko Automation, Inkzone and HP SmartStream.
3. Knowledge of industry desktop software such as Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat.
4. Knowledgeable in CAD, specifically Cimex and/or ArtiosCAD.
5. At least 2 years of experience in a prepress production environment
6. Ability to recognize and visually differentiate color
7. Strong proofing and interpersonal skills required
8. Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize work and minimize production downtime
9. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Esko (strong plus)
10. Ability to work in fast-paced production environment

In addition to competitive wages, Tap Packaging + Design offer:

1. Healthcare Benefits
2. Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
3. 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
4. Tuition Reimbursement & Other Training/Development Opportunities

Job Type: Full-time