Prepress Specialist

For more than 50 years, POS Professional Office Services, Inc. has worked with thousands of medical practices and organizations around the country to improve communications collateral, marketing, mail service, billing and payments. Our solutions include Print, Payment Services, Digital Messaging, and Online Reputation Management. We service Business & Industry, Healthcare, Non-Profit, & Creative Sewing markets throughout the country. Special attention is given to helping practices & businesses create branded and customized communications to set them apart from the competition.

We are currently seeking candidates for a full-time PrePress Print Specialist position at our Palmer Printing division in Waite Park, MN.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Accesses customer files, creates and/or determines the correct montage, exposes the job and monitors progress through exposure queue, doing all these functions electronically

on computerized pre-press equipment following department procedures

• Cuts and punches exposed material and matches finished product to shop order tickets as well as checking the plates for accuracy
• Pre-flights and traps PDF's
• Creates new templates using imposition software
• Administrates and organizes PDF files and templates on operator's personnel computer and on department's file server
• Reads and understands shop order tickets to determine correct product specifications, the correct press to expose a plate for, and the correct size, positioning and stepping to use
• Routine cleaning and minor maintenance of the laser imaging equipment
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area and equipment
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

Desired Skills and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required with two years post-secondary education (AA) in a printing or design-related field strongly preferred
• Basic math skills including the ability to work with fractions and the X, Y coordinate system
• Good communication skills to work with graphics department and other department personnel
• Proficiency with Mac computers and MS Office products
• Prior use of press equipment, publishing software programs and imposition software programs preferred

Starting hourly rate for this position will be $18.50 to $21.00 commensurate with experience with two performance reviews/potential increases during your first year!

POS offers excellent working conditions, competitive wage and benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, 401(k) plan with company contribution, paid time off and holidays.

Post Offer Background Check and Drug Screen Required. EOE. E-verify Employer.