Pre-Press Operator

Novus Print Gauteng, a division of Novus Holdings, is currently seeking to appoint a Pre-Press Operator in our Hybrid (Heatset and Coldset) Pre-Press department. The position reports to the Pre-Press Manager. The role requires a willingness to work shifts, public holidays, and occasional overtime.

• Management of the digital workflow process of material received from clients.
• Effective communication and interaction with clients and with the relevant production departments.
• Ensure quality standards are adhered to, together with accurate record keeping.
• Perform troubleshooting and fault finding on Pre-press equipment and machinery.
• Adhere to all routine operator maintenance procedures on all Pre-press equipment and machinery.
• Delivery of quality plates on time and in full to the Press department.
• Ensure seamless workflow planning within the Pre-press department to ensure service delivery to internal and external clients.
• Ensure adherence to all quality assurance and safety standards.
• Ensure good housekeeping standards are maintained.

• Grade 12
• Must possess a relevant trade certificate
• 5 years' experience in a Pre-press environment and working knowledge of imposition software

• Knowledge of artwork checks and processing for various print production.
• Experience with Acrobat and knowledge of some design software.
• Knowledge of Pre-press workflow processes (Kodak Workshop, Preps Imposition and InSite software) or (Arkitex Client, Preps and Portal software). Knowledge of both will be to the applicant's advantage.
• Knowledge of relevant Pre-press quality control measures and procedures.
• Knowledge of a plate processing line and plate chemistry.
• Strong analytical, technical and problem-solving abilities.
• Detail-oriented while performing duties under extreme pressures.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and time management skills.
• Knowledge of MS Outlook, MS Word, and MS Excel.