JOB TITLE: Prepress Quality Control

DEPARTMENTS: Prepress

REPORTS TO: Prepress Manager

Hatteras is a family-owned printing and visual communications company that works with some of the best-known brands in retail, beauty, pharmaceutical, financial services and other industries. Our success over the last 40 years is attributed to the long-standing relationships we have built with our customers, as well as our incredible employees who are committed to delivering world-class products and services on a daily basis. As a company, we continue to put a strong emphasis on employee engagement in the workplace, and we are proud to have been named one of the Top Workplaces in New Jersey for 2023. If you are looking to join a growing team that’s ready to invest in you and your career, then apply now!

SUMMARY
The Prepress Quality Control associate is responsible for ensuring the quality of proofs in the pre-press department.
 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow SOP to quality check customer proofs before they are sent out to customer
  • Cut down and assemble proofs
  • Properly mark proofs to indicate downstream finishing needs
• Quality check press forms while pressroom is making ready
• Troubleshoot and make decisions regarding the quality of finished product
• Maintain a record of quality issues and keep manager informed of issues
• Work with peers and other departments to improve quality and performance
• Play an active role in the maintenance and cleanliness of the assigned work area
• Performs other assignments as business needs required or as directed

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High School Degree or Equivalent
• Formal post-secondary graphic communications training in the various types of computer software used in Electronic Prepress
• Minimum of two years’ experience in the Graphics trade
• Offset and/or Flexographic printing experience
• Experience with the Macintosh platform utilizing Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign files
• Ability to interact with external customers to solve graphics problems and troubleshoot art files
• Ability to function in highly technical, team environment under high stress, tight deadlines and interruptions
• Ability to learn new equipment and procedures quickly and easily pass on this knowledge to others

EEO STATEMENT

Hatteras is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hatteras does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.