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Langston Bag Co-West Memphis Graphic Artist - Level 1 in West Memphis, Arkansas

This job was posted by https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov/jobs/4168415

  1. Develop digital graphics files, negatives, and printing plates using the software, hardware, and equipment provided under the guidance of a Graphic Specialist or Lead Person,
  2. Reads orders to determine appropriate materials and setup steps
  3. Develop detailed knowledge of all graphics duties, including but not limited to:
    1. Expertise in the use of Adobe Illustrator, RIP and job output software, and to a lesser extent, Adobe Photoshop
    2. An understanding of the fundamentals of flexographic printing: anilox rolls, spot colors/halftones/process colors, line screen determination, dot gain & compensation curves, trapping, print registration & impression, etc.
    3. An understanding of the job specific details of multiwall bags: bag layouts, templates & folding; bleed & trim standards; when and where to use registration targets, tonal scales and other marks; freight class stamps and other logos
    4. An understanding of our processes and the capabilities and requirements of our equipment: order spec sheets, imagesetter and/or digital imaging device, liquid and sheet photopolymer plate making systems, view-glass and camera plate mounting systems, capabilities/limitations of each printing press, etc.
    5. Utilizing the knowledge in a-d above to move from job instruction (plate request) through file development/editing, proofing, submission for approval, final editing, output, and follow-up while minimizing both errors and waste
    6. Learning to communicate effectively with customer service, the plate maker, the plate mounter, press operators, and others as necessary to achieve great results

Specific Job Elements

Element Ability Required Frequency

Computer use w/ fine image detail Acute vision, meticulous Constant

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