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Are you looking to play an important role on a winning team? Are you looking for more than “just a job,” but a place where you can truly thrive and have your daily contributions make a real difference in someone’s life? At Varsity Brands, we’re a growing company where you can lend your skills and talents in support of a greater mission. In return, you get to work with great people on challenging assignments that will accelerate your professional growth.
HERFF JONES, Prepress Technician – Indianapolis, IN
Your Opportunity:
The Herff Jones Production team is looking for a Prepress Technician to join our team in Indianapolis, IN.
This is a Regular Fulltime position with benefit eligibility including, medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k), paid time off, and additional voluntary benefits.
Shift: Standard shift is 6:00am – 4:45pm, Monday through Thursday or 6:00am – 4:45pm Tuesday through Friday.
Hours fluctuate to ten- and twelve-hour days if needed during peak season including Saturdays and Sundays if necessary due to customer demand. Seasons vary between January through end of May.
Here’s How You’ll Make an Impact:
As a member of our production team, you will work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment supporting the printing and distribution of high school and college announcements, diplomas and diploma covers to help our customers celebrate some of their greatest achievements. As a Prepress Technician, you are responsible for creating and updating output files for offset and digital printing using InDesign and Acrobat Pro. In the role, the Prepress Technician completes the order process for all fine paper product lines, monitor template consistency, correct exceptions, and quality containment situations. A strong focus on attention to detail and a balance of priorities will be key to operating successfully in the role.
What We Want You to Accomplish:
Maintain master file template consistency and quality by following department standard operating procedures.
Understand all product job tickets and manufacturing specifications.
Demonstrate a keen eye for detail and adhere to department quality standards.
What You’ll Be Doing On A Daily Basis:
Prepress tickets according to standard operating procedures, redirecting issues when found.
Utilize tools such as Adobe, Excel, Outlook, Oracle, and other technology to complete work.
Participate in proofing and determining root cause of failure points.
Communicate within and outside the department to clarify questions and keep production flow on target.
Work within a team environment to achieve production goals.
Maintain accurate production records to aid in production assessment and highlight key learning opportunities.
Assisting other departments as needed on projects, assignments, and tasks.
What You’ll Bring to the Table:
High School Diploma or GED required.
Utilize InDesign in producing output files for print, experience with DataMerge and or DesignMergePro a plus.
Understand vector separations as pertaining to design documents and layers within InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
Proven proficiency in using a variety of math functions to calculate document dimension specifications using various measurement systems (fractions, decimals, percentages, etc.)
Proven success, using Excel functions including concatenated, trim, proper name, etc.
Physical Requirements:
Daily activity includes but is not limited to:
lifting, carrying, sitting, grasping, reaching, standing, kneeling, walking, bending, twisting.
Reading, communication, simple math.
Use of a step ladder to retrieve customer files as needed.
Being able to sit for long periods of time working at a computer.
Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
THE MOST TRUSTED NAME IN CELEBRATING STUDENT MILESTONES – HERFF JONES
Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. Herff Jones’ products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, yearbooks, diplomas, frames, announcements, and Greek accessories as well as motivation and recognition programs. Since 1920, our team has worked alongside students, faculty, and staff on campuses nationwide to help build a stronger community and celebrate student milestones. Our continued success relies on hiring extraordinary talent, with a passion for making a difference and eagerness to roll up the sleeves, to help us write the story of our next 100 years.
Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age, or disability.
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