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Prepress Assistant

Port Talbot, Wales , United Kingdom

Property & Construction jobs >> Skilled Trade

Negotiable

Permanent

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Description

A manufacturing company based in South Wales is seeking a highly motivated Prepress Assistant to join its busy Prepress Department. This is a key support role within the team, responsible for ensuring high-quality lithographic material preparation and providing print-ready components to the Production Team.

You will oversee the storage and production of print plates, manage pre-production requirements, and assist with the development of new print projects. The role requires a high level of attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

MAIN DUTIES (NOT AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST)

* Inputting formulas onto technical sheet for production.

* Ordering print plate material & all necessary materials when required for department.

* Housekeeping of Plate making machines and equipment.

* Making any replacement plates when damaged or marked during production.

* Checking weekly forward schedule & daily schedule for new products.

* Log storage of proofing samples & artwork until approved by customer.

* Attend a meeting prior to pre-launch meeting to discuss approved samples, negatives/plates used before proceeding with origination.

* Prepare product box for pre-launch meeting with all relevant information (samples, technical sheet).

* Assisting Pre-Press Manager in new projects carried out within dept. (ie new plate technology).

* Ensuring proofer has all relevant material.

* Discussing & preparing all trial artwork jobs with Pre Press Manager and Lead Printer.

* Assisting with Lead Printer with requirements necessary for production.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND PREFERRED SKILLS

Preferred Skills

* Ability to communicate well verbally and in written form.

* Must be numerate and sound at arithmetic.

* Ability to differentiate between colours

* Good I.T. skills.

* Ability to communicate and work well with others. Must possess an eye for detail.

* Ability to work with minimal supervision and demonstrate initiative and drive to succeed

* Experience with Graphic Design, art work or plate making - advantageous

* Experience using Adope, Artpro & Packx - advantageous

* Communication with other departments and suppliers forms a large part of the job.

* Ability to concentrate and have good attention to detail

Qualifications/ Education

* Good standard of general education

* Experience of Lithography or origination.

* Full training will be given

ADDITIONAL NOTES

Tools and Equipment Used:

Eyeglass, Guillotine, Photocopier, Print Plates, Varilux imager, Jetline plate processor, Dantex plate processor, Idi Machine, Apple Mac, PC

Working arrangements

* 40 hours a week Monday - Friday

* Set 24 days annual leave + bank holidays

* £25,000-£30,000, Pension scheme, Uniform, On-site parking, Cycle to work scheme

No. of positions available*: 1
Salary: Negotiable
Experience: None
Education: None
Post Date: June 21, 2025
Job id:. CV-48496
Position Type: Permanent
Applicants: 0
Views: 1

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