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DTP Operator

BGA RecruitmentPinetown, ZA

30+ days ago

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Primary duties as DTP will be to prepare and setup jobs for print, including but not limited to :

Setup Procedures

All jobs need to be processed from scratch as artwork may differ from a previous similar job.

Artwork must be cross checked between the job card and the visual ie :

Sizing is correct

Artwork placement is correct

Template setup is correct

Information / details and delivery date are correct and valid

Colours are provided in either the CMYK, Pantone or sample included

Correct substrates are chosen (as per your knowledge) and visual and job card match

Any queries or concerns with regards to the above needs to be brought to management.

Job card must be signed on completion of setup.

Setup Checklist

Test prints are to be done and signed off by the designer setting up, before bulk is printed

Template must be checked - if using a previous setup, check if it is correct in relation to the new job card

Pantones, CMYK or samples need to be checked against the artwork and / or samples provided

Checking procedures must be followed to ensure that :

Nothing has dropped off the artwork

Clipping masks have not opened

There are no banding lines and / or glitches

Text is correct and in place

There is no transparency

Ad Hoc

General Administration where necessary

Ensure work station is kept in a clean and tidy condition

Assist Management when required

Perform related duties as assigned by management

Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

Operator • Pinetown, ZA