Print Production Specialist
This role is involved in all areas of the business including digital print production, bindery/finishing and customer service. Being a fast paced environment with changing priorities and tight deadlines, you must be flexible, a team player, a good communicator as well as having great organization skills and attention to detail.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Build jobs in our print management system with accurate spec’s, costs and recommended pricing.
- Manage production workflow to ensure optimum productivity and output.
- Communicate with vendors as necessary to source quotes, manage orders, product information.
- Answer phone and emails to respond to customer inquiries, orders, and quote requests.
- Production graphic design.
- Pre-Press; digital Print file setup for printing to include imposition, checking fonts, links, bleeds, crops, and other file-related issues.
- Digital Printer operations.
- Operate bindery & finishing equipment (cutter, drill, punches, folders).
- Hand finishing.
- Inspect and verify that completed projects are produced to Minuteman quality standards.
- Order supplies/ maintain inventory of paper, bindery supplies, toner, packing supplies etc.
- Occasional local deliveries & pick-ups in the company vehicle.
- Perform other related duties in relation to the requirements of a print shop.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Two years experience in digital print production, bindery, & finishing (print shop or print center)
- Knowledge of Fiery Command Workstation
- Experience with Adobe suite specifically Illustrator and InDesign
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
- Excellent time-management skills. You should be able to juggle multiple tasks and aggressive daily deadlines with minimal supervision and extraordinary attention to detail.
- Work both independently and as a member of a team, from concept to completion.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & Outlook).
