**Company Description** About Avery Dennison Avery Dennison (NYSE: AVY) is a global leader in pressure\-sensitive and functional materials and labeling solutions for the retail apparel market. The company’s applications and technologies are an integral part of products used in every major industry. With operations in more than 50 countries and more than 25,000 employees worldwide, Avery Dennison serves customers in the consumer packaging, graphical display, logistics, apparel, industrial and healthcare industries. Headquartered in Glendale, California, the company reported sales of $6\.1 billion in 2016\. Learn more at www.averydennison.com . **Job Description** **ABOUT YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:** The Offset Printing Technician is a skilled professional responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining offset presses to produce high-quality printed materials. This role requires solid knowledge of printing processes, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to diagnose and resolve mechanical and quality issues. The technician also plays a crucial role in the prepress phase, collaborating to ensure print readiness, and may participate in product development to optimize designs for efficient and high-quality printing. Works closely with prepress and finishing departments to ensure smooth workflow and timely delivery of printed products. **Responsibilities**: * Validate the performance of printing plates and masters on the press. * Mix and adjust inks to achieve specific colors, ensuring accurate color matching and consistency throughout the print run. * Load paper into the press, adjusting feed and tension controls. * Set up and operate offset printing presses for single-color and multi-color jobs. * Calibrate press settings for different printing jobs, including ink flow, water balance, and registration. **Prepress Involvement:** * *Collaborate with the prepress department to review and approve digital files for print preparation.* * *Identify potential issues with artwork, color profiles, fonts, or resolution that could affect print quality or production efficiency.* * *Provide feedback to prepress and design teams regarding optimal file preparation for offset printing, including considerations for trapping, imposition, and color separation.* * *Assist in plate-making processes or provide input for plate quality control as needed.* **Input into Product Development:** * Provide technical expertise and practical knowledge during the design and development phases of new printed products. * Advise on material selection (paper, cardboard, special substrates), print finishes (varnishes, coatings, laminations), and structural design to ensure feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and optimal print quality. * Offer recommendations to designers and clients on how best to achieve desired visual effects while respecting the capabilities and limitations of offset printing. * Participate in prototype reviews and provide production-oriented feedback. **Quality Control:** * Conduct pre-production tests and pull proofs to verify ink coverage, density, alignment, and registration. * Inspect printed materials for defects, ensuring all outputs meet customer and company quality standards. * Monitor print quality throughout the production process, making necessary adjustments to maintain color accuracy, registration, and overall print clarity. **Safety and Compliance:** * Follow all safety protocols and procedures in the printing environment, including proper use of PPE. * Ensure compliance with company quality standards and policies. **Qualifications** * Technical degree or high school diploma preferred. * 2 or more years of related experience. * Understanding of applicable computer systems such as Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, and function-specific software. * Strong mathematical and analytical skills. * Good verbal and written communication skills. * Strong organizational and attention-to-detail abilities. * Ability to interact with cross-functional teams to define and execute overall requirements. * Familiarity with documentation and process improvement. **Additional Information** Each of us, Every day! Eight Values. One Team! We understand diversity and equal opportunities as enrichment for our future\-oriented work at Avery Dennison. With us, teams are balanced and diverse. Because each of us is unique, and we appreciate bringing together different personalities and talents.