Prepress Techician

Brook + Whittle is seeking a detail-oriented Prepress Technician in Clackamas, OR. The role involves preparing and producing digital files for print, assembling files for plate-ready separations, and managing file accuracy. Candidates should have prepress production experience, proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, and preferably a background in packaging. The company emphasizes collaboration, sustainability, and offers equal employment opportunities.
Description

We are looking for a Prepress Technician to join the B + W team.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES
• Detail oriented individual needed with technical experience to perform daily prepress tasks.
• Working experience with receiving, preparing and producing digital files for print production with the ability to follow direction and job specifications.
• This is a technical position in a creative environment, not a creative position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
• Primary duties include assembly and heavy trapping of supplied files for plate-ready separations.
• Proofing and checking for accuracy.
• Additional duties include preflight of supplied art, creation of mechanical art, die templates, mock-ups, plate making and plate setup, as well as file management and archiving.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Prepress Production required.
• Experience with reverse printing helpful.
• Packaging experience a plus.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
• Required: Expert proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Mac OSX.
• Desirable: Working experience with Flexographic printing. Color management.
• Strong communication skills.

EDUCATION
• Desired: AA or better in Graphic Arts, Commercial Art, Pre-media, Print Production, or similar.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance Must be eligible to work in the United States without restriction.

About Us

Brook & Whittle Ltd. is one of North America’s leading Sustainable Labeling Solutions providers, producing pressure sensitive, flexographic and shrink sleeve labels for many of the nation’s leading brands. The company serves multiple consumer markets, including Personal Care, Beverage, Food, Nutraceuticals, Wine & Spirits, and Household Chemicals.The company’s rapid growth can be attributed to its world-class staff of employees and its commitment to sustainability, print innovation, and the latest technological advancements. Wouldn’t it be cool to go into a store, pick up a product and say “we make that label”!Our culture is first and foremost one of collaboration and teamwork. We hold ourselves to high professional, ethical, and fairness standards. We have zero tolerance for anything less. We celebrate our diverse workforce and reward good performance through our recognition program, advancement opportunities, and our compensation structure. We welcome you to consider being a part of this great team.

AAP/EEO Statement

Brook & Whittle LTD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Brook & Whittle complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.Brook & Whittle expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Brook & Whittle LTD’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.