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Prepress Technician

Employer
Forum Communications Printing
Location
Detroit Lakes, MN
Salary
Depends on Experience

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The Team

Forum Communications Printing-Detroit Lakes is part of the commercial print division of Forum Communications Company. Our specific location specializes in printing newspapers, magazines, periodicals and tabloids. We are located in Detroit Lakes, MN. As our name implies, this is lake country. We have more than 400 lakes within 25 miles of Detroit Lakes in northwest Minnesota. Whether you are looking for a nature getaway, an active family vacation or a pampered rest, we have something for you. Lucky for you, Forum has an insane PTO offering that will allow you to take it all in!

The Role

As a Prepress Technician, you will prepare customer file for pinting. This involves preflighting, file edits, impositions, and plating. This position is 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday from 10:30am to 7:00pm. Additional duties include:
  • Preflight customer files, troubleshooting, ripping and imposition.
  • Perform quality checks and output to computer-to-plate.
  • Prepare color proofs for customers and/or press.

To excel in this role a minimum of 2 years of graphic arts or a commercial art degree is preferred. You must be familiar with Macintosh and PT computers, using programs such Adobe Acrobat, Photoship and Indesign. Strong organizational skills, ability to multi task and attention to detail is essential.

About the Organization
At Forum Communications Company, our legacy is deeply rooted in harnessing the power of communication to connect and inform people in the communities we serve. Since 1917, everything we do is driven by creating and sharing information, ideas and insights.

Today, we're a leading media and technology company that's home to a family of people whose passion and purpose is fueled by collaboration and innovation We believe in supporting each other, working hard towards common goals and having fun.

Come for the perks:

Excellent employee culture, competitive pay, 401(k), company-paid volunteer time, health and wellness initiatives for all employees. Additional perks for full-time positions include comprehensive benefits package, generous paid time off, paid holidays and paid time off for birthday, company-paid volunteer time, health and wellness initiatives, paid parental and pregnancy disability leave for qualifying employees.

Stay for the people:

Family-owned and operated since 1917, development and growth opportunities, inclusive, creative culture, safe working environment, employees of all ages and backgrounds, positive collaboration.

EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.


This position is currently accepting applications.

Company

Forum Communications Printing has clients from coast to coast, even Alaska! Because they are centrally located, they can serve customers nationwide and save them money. In fact, with secure electronic information exchange systems to handle projects, they work closely with customers they’ve never even seen!

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