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.
Salary: Ranging from 30-40k Depending on Experience
Working Hours: Monday to Thursday: 8am - 4.30pm
Friday 8am - 1pm
Hours Per Week: 37
JOB SUMMARY: The Pre-Press Operative will be responsible for the delivery of a full range of CAD activities and artwork/repro processes
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
The Role:
· 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
The Person:
Essential criteria:
· 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
· Self-motivated, with a willingness to learn and develop new 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 criteria:
· 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
The Rewards:
· Competitive salary
· 4 ½ day working week
· Flexible working
· Free parking
Additional Information:
This Pre-Press Operative position is based in Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland.
If you are interested in this role, please forward your CV to Christine.Fletcher@industrialtemps.com.
If you are calling regarding this position, please contact our Belfast office on 028 9032 2511 between working hours of 8:00am – 5:00pm and ask for Christine.
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