Prepress Assistant

A manufacturing company based in South Wales is seeking a highly motivated Prepress Assistant to join its busy Prepress Department. This is a key support role within the team, responsible for ensuring high-quality lithographic material preparation and providing print-ready components to the Production Team.

You will oversee the storage and production of print plates, manage pre-production requirements, and assist with the development of new print projects. The role requires a high level of attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

MAIN DUTIES (NOT AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST)

• Inputting formulas onto technical sheet for production.
  
  
• Ordering print plate material & all necessary materials when required for department.
  
  
• Housekeeping of Plate making machines and equipment.
  
  
• Making any replacement plates when damaged or marked during production.
  
  
• Checking weekly forward schedule & daily schedule for new products.
  
  
• Log storage of proofing samples & artwork until approved by customer.
  
  
• Attend a meeting prior to pre-launch meeting to discuss approved samples, negatives/plates used before proceeding with origination.
  
  
• Prepare product box for pre-launch meeting with all relevant information (samples, technical sheet).
  
  
• Assisting Pre-Press Manager in new projects carried out within dept. (ie new plate technology).
  
  
• Ensuring proofer has all relevant material.
  
  
• Discussing & preparing all trial artwork jobs with Pre Press Manager and Lead Printer.
  
  
• Assisting with Lead Printer with requirements necessary for production.
  
  QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND PREFERRED SKILLS
  
  Preferred Skills
  
  
• Ability to communicate well verbally and in written form.
  
  
• Must be numerate and sound at arithmetic.
  
  
• Ability to differentiate between colours
  
  
• Good I.T. skills.
  
  
• Ability to communicate and work well with others. Must possess an eye for detail.
  
  
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and demonstrate initiative and drive to succeed
  
  
• Experience with Graphic Design, art work or plate making - advantageous
  
  
• Experience using Adope, Artpro & Packx - advantageous
  
  
• Communication with other departments and suppliers forms a large part of the job.
  
  
• Ability to concentrate and have good attention to detail
  
  Qualifications/ Education
  
  
• Good standard of general education
  
  
• Experience of Lithography or origination.
  
  
• Full training will be given
  
  ADDITIONAL NOTES
  
  Tools and Equipment Used:
  
  Eyeglass, Guillotine, Photocopier, Print Plates, Varilux imager, Jetline plate processor, Dantex plate processor, Idi Machine, Apple Mac, PC
  
  Working arrangements
  
  
• 40 hours a week Monday - Friday
  
  
• Set 24 days annual leave + bank holidays
  
  
• £25,000-£30,000, Pension scheme, Uniform, On-site parking, Cycle to work scheme