Graphic Design/ Typesetter

Summary:
CAD operator, using Gerber Omega software and various equipment to create copy options for signage.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reads and understands production orders, copy schedules, drawings, blueprints, and parts tickets.
• Verifies work order, copy schedule, drawings, blueprints and parts tickets (if applicable) match and are accurately ordered. Use Onbase to help verify work order specifications.
• Enter orders using Omega software. May use Illustrator, Word, and Excel for file imports and manipulations.
• Use various equipment to produce copy and graphics including vinyl plotters, laser printer, flatbed cutters, laminators.
• Understands the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design as it relates to signage.
• Generate work order Green Sheet documents when an order requires a correction, change order, or additional details.
• Work with CS/clients in correcting work order discrepancies by providing documentation of current and past specifications, graphic layouts for approval, and suggestions for ADA compliancy.
• Ability to create signage layouts using copy, graphics, and provided artwork.
• Ability to prepare copy and graphics for Direct to Substrate printing on sign parts.
• Ability to prepare Photopolymer/BRL files for D2S film production. Includes basic understanding of Grade II Braille and its 32 contractions.
• Ability to prepare copy and graphic files for router engraving and tactile.
• Generate paper templates and D2S in-lined graphics for Dimensional letter application.
• Proofreads all entries on- screen prior to producing specified copy. Proofreads Photopolymer film prior to leaving in the department for burning.
• Creates, saves, imports and exports various graphic files using company graphics folders and sub folders.
• Understands work order flow dates and Gannt chart.
• Other duties as assigned