Pre Press Operative

Job description

Our client one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of printed folded cartons and aluminium foil containers is currently seeking a full-time Pre-Press Operative to join their team based in Newtownabbey.

Responsibilities

• Create innovative packaging and carton designs that meet customer and company requirements.
• Produce CAD drawings, layouts and samples for customer approval.
• Prepare technical drawings and multi-up layouts for tooling and production purposes.
• Prepare and produce varnish blankets in line with production specifications.
• Work closely with customers, sales teams and production to deliver projects efficiently;
• Ensure designs are practical, cost-effective, and suitable for production.
• Carry out associated administration and maintain accurate documentation.
• Able to take artwork from pre-flight to plates.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Experience using CAD software such as ArtiosCAD.
• Experience using sample cutting tables such as Zünd/Kongsberg.
• Previous experience within the packaging, print, or folding carton industry preferred.
• Understanding of packaging construction and design principles.
• Ability to work from a customer brief and deliver creative packaging structural design solutions within deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high frequency, creative environment.
• Experience of dealing with both sales teams and customers.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, ArtPro/ArtPro.
• Experience of pre-press, artwork and reprographics processes.
• Understanding of outputting and checking plates from a CTP for production.

Further Information