The opportunity: To work within the Pre-Press Team taking customer supplied files to create press ready repro through Artpro + stepping our litho printing plates via Esko Automation Engine and WebCenter. Checking all work meets customer and internal specifications. How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:
* Carry out regular maintenance schedules on blanket making CAD table and litho plate line.
* Creating/amending digital artwork as instructed by pre-press team leader.
* Checking supplied files are press ready and fit for purpose.
* Create digital varnish files and stepped layouts against our guides/drawings (training provided).
* Complete and maintain studio quality documents such as check sheets.
* Using Automation Engine/WebCenter workflows for stepping and outputting, films, PDFs, Varnish Coating files (training provided).
* Resolve any issues relating to jobs, contacting internal or external agencies if required.
* Communicating with customers and repro houses.
* Working with other regional pre-press departments.
* Tracking and ordering re-supplies of litho plates, plate chemistry and varnish blankets.
* Carry out 5s quality checks and general housekeeping
Knowledge of print standards, or previous experience in a pre-press, print or production environment would be beneficial.
* Candidate must have good organisational skills and be able to work within a team.
* Knowledge of Esko products Artpro, Artios CAD, Plato, Automation Engine and WebCenter would be desirable, however training will be provided.
* Use of IT and its practical applications.
* Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
* To continually develop through appropriate training, to enhance the needs of the business.
An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential
* Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
* A career with a global packaging company where sustainability, safety and inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.