Print Production Data Analyst

Classification: Contract to Full Time Compensation: $20 to $25 per hour Robert Half Technology, the world's leader in technology staffing, is currently seeking a Production Developer for a contract to hire role with a world-wide Printing/Publishing firm based in Irving, TX.BASIC FUNCTION:
Programming in support of Direct Mail applications. Develop and maintain batch programs, utilities and BAT streams in support of data preparation and laser printing requirements. Coordinate client specification changes with Account Service. Development occurs on an NT client/server platform. Candidates are expected to be familiar with project management techniques, data sorting techniques, DOS batch scripting and electronic document composition engines. Thorough testing and proper signoff procedures should be followed prior to production implementation.On a day to day basis the candidate will Design and write Laser Technology programs
Program applications using our current software utilities ( Firstlogic (Postalsoft), GMC PrintNet, TSSUTIL, Visual Basic); Verify all data cleaning and postal presort reports; Problem solving on laser printing issues; Communicate with Account Service on projects; Communicate with Creative on laser setup (comps, font, text) issues; Communicate with Print Operations on printer usage (setup and live); Communicate with Production Control on project handoff to letter shop Communicate with Print Production on window placement, forms design.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.With more than 100 locations in North America, Europe, and Australia, Robert Half Technology is a leading provider of IT professionals on a project and full-time basis for IT initiatives ranging from Internet development and multiplatform systems integration to network engineering and technical support. Robert Half Technology offers online job search services at