WestRock Garden in Lansing, MI is looking for a Prepress Technician. This is a first shift (Monday-Friday 8am-5pm) HYBRID position that has the opportunity to work remotely 3 days a week after training is complete.

　　Pay for this role is cumulative with experience.

　　GENERAL PURPOSE: Recognize, adapt, and implement changes in printing workflow. Understand systems based on workflow and software needs. Use knowledge of printing processes to carry out procedures of jobs based on quick turnaround.

　　ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

　　Satisfies client pre-print demands through client interaction.

　　Finds ways to improve cost in the pre-press as well as develop solutions.

　　Trains and shares software developments based on department and company needs.

　　Analyzes potential problems with workflow.

　　Follows through with jobs to press to guarantee the best results.

　　Tests software pertaining to the workflow of packaging.

　　Carries out job production on MAC to plate.

　　Proofs jobs in final approval stage for content, distortion, and traps.

　　Handles multiple jobs in various production stages.

　　Produces key jobs based on complexity and print runs.

　　Analyzes customer files for fonts, images, integrity, and printability.

　　Generates pre-flight lasers and color proofs to check separations before film.

　　Traps files and applies necessary pullbacks and changes to flexo presses.

　　Re-touches images for better palatability.

　　Follows work instructions and control plans.

　　Adheres to quality control procedures.

　　Performs other job duties as assigned.

　　QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Must have hands-on knowledge of prepress software applications including Quark, Illustrator, trapping, Macintosh, file management, network utilizations and workflow and maintenance/troubleshooting.

　　Have Adobe Creative Suite experience

　　Experience with Photoshop for photo manipulation and color correction

　　Must have the ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from internal and external customers.

　　Must be proficient in using prepress operating platform.

　　Must be able to learn new technology, including new/updated software and hardware.

　　Must have intermediate computer skills (email, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, etc.).

　　Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

　　WestRock (NYSE:WRK) partners with our customers to provide differentiated paper and packaging solutions that help them win in the marketplace. WestRock's team members support customers around the world from locations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Learn more at www.westrock.com.

　　WestRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. WestRock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.