Minuteman Press Redondo Beach

Print Production Specialist

This role is involved in all areas of the business including digital print production, bindery/finishing and customer service. Being a fast paced environment with changing priorities and tight deadlines, you must be flexible, a team player, a good communicator as well as having great organization skills and attention to detail.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build jobs in our print management system with accurate spec’s, costs and recommended pricing.
• Manage production workflow to ensure optimum productivity and output.
• Communicate with vendors as necessary to source quotes, manage orders, product information.
• Answer phone and emails to respond to customer inquiries, orders, and quote requests.
• Production graphic design.
• Pre-Press; digital Print file setup for printing to include imposition, checking fonts, links, bleeds, crops, and other file-related issues.
• Digital Printer operations.
• Operate bindery & finishing equipment (cutter, drill, punches, folders).
• Hand finishing.
• Inspect and verify that completed projects are produced to Minuteman quality standards.
• Order supplies/ maintain inventory of paper, bindery supplies, toner, packing supplies etc.
• Occasional local deliveries & pick-ups in the company vehicle.
• Perform other related duties in relation to the requirements of a print shop.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years experience in digital print production, bindery, & finishing (print shop or print center)
• Knowledge of Fiery Command Workstation
• Experience with Adobe suite specifically Illustrator and InDesign
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Excellent time-management skills. You should be able to juggle multiple tasks and aggressive daily deadlines with minimal supervision and extraordinary attention to detail.
• Work both independently and as a member of a team, from concept to completion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & Outlook).

Minuteman Press Redondo Beach