Pre-Press Technician

A Pre-Press Technician is responsible for the preparation and mounting of digital photopolymer printing plates, as well as ink formulation and color matching.

Requirements

• Manufacture of digital photopolymer printing plates
• Mounting of flat plates and continuous print sleeves
• Screening plate components for defects
• Reading and interpreting production schedule as well as departmental schedules
• Cleaning, stripping, and general processing of plate components
• Troubleshooting print issues relating to plates, sleeves, and inks
• Operation of grinding lathe
• Production of printing ink
• Toning of printing ink to digitally matched color standards both at the dispenser and at press-side
• Production and handling of laminating adhesives and cold seals
• Organization and processing of wet materials and solvents