This position is responsible for mechanical and creative art processes involved with blank, flexographic, screen, UDD-P, UDD and UDD-VDP print jobs. This position creates artwork as required within customer specifications and production tolerances. This position is responsible for artwork requirements for all business units.

Essential Functions

• Creates content proofs (CP) and Production Layout Plans (PLP) per customer specifications and production tolerances for press and job package completion.
• Prepares files and purchase plates from suppliers in a timely manner to meet scheduled production and ship dates.
• Creates drawings for job tickets.
• Reorders plates if necessary and send files to plate supplier.
• Maintains and back-up computer files for organization and completeness.
• Assists in manufacturing reviews meetings and coordinate action items when required.
• Manage electronic comparison software to detect any discrepancies between customer supplier art files, and prepress documents before sending for imaging and plate creation with the EyeC system.
• Generate electronic files for manufacturing to compare first run pieces to approved artfiles, with the ODRI system.
• Works in the creation of art files for digital print prototypes and Internal signage documents as required.
• Assists in the development of IATF procedures and responsible for procedure compliance.
• Other duties needed or required by management.

Skills & Abilities

Education:

High school diploma required. Ongoing studies in Design or a related field preferred but not required

Experience:

Preferred: basic understanding of mechanical or creative processes used in manufacturing; no experience required

Computer Skills:

Adobe Illustrator, Esko PowerLayout, Adobe Photoshop, Acrobat Pro

Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills required

Knowledge of ERP systems