We have a position available for one (1) PrePress Tech/Mac Operator. We are a daily newspaper, with a commercial print shop that handles around 35+ jobs a month. In the year of 2005 we averaged 1,498,891 Impressions/month.
This position will have a 90 day probationary period and pay is dependant upon skill and experience.
Required Knowledge:
Acrobat 5 through 7
Use of the program, Distiller setting knowledge, be able to support and troubleshoot for clients.
Photoshop 6 through CS2
Use of the program, Settings, Support for clients
Quark, InDesign, Pagemaker
Use of these programs as well as general settings and support
Illustrator 7 through CS2
General knowledge is a plus (we do not use Illustrator much but any knowledge here is a bonus)
Multi-Ad Creator 4 through 7
Ad Layout and Design experience, Creator experience a plus, but not necessary. We design and build ads for two bi-monthly tabloids that we build in house.
Basic HTML/Networking/Web Experience
Any knowledge in these areas are added plusses. Not required, but definitely a bonus. Any CGI or SQL or PHP experience is good as well.
Hardware/Software
Knowledge on Mac OS X 10.2 through 10.4 is required. OS 7-9.2 is a plus. Ability to reinstall OS and applications is a must. Basic Hardware troubleshooting and repair is a plus. Replacing RAM, Hard Disks, CD Roms, etc. Logic board and other more serious problems are outsourced.
If you think you have what it takes and are in the area, please send me a resume at
resumes@ucmessenger.com
Thanks!
Jeremy