Wanted: Prepress technician (m/f/d)

Kern GmbH; Bexbach; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career prospects

Pleasant working atmosphere

State-of-the-art technologies

Job summary

Kern GmbH in Bexbach seeks a prepress technician (m/f/d) to join their team immediately, with part-time options available. The role requires relevant prepress experience, particularly in digital workflows and PDF preparation.

The successful candidate will check files for offset printing and collaborate with customer service and production teams. Opportunities for personal development and a pleasant working environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in prepress and with relevant industry software.
• Good eye for design and experience with DTP, graphics, and preflight programs.

Responsibilities

• Work within a digital Heidelberg Prinect workflow.
• Check and prepare PDF files for offset printing.
• Clarify print feasibility with teams.

Skills

Prepress experience

DTP and graphics skills

Color management

Education

Vocational training as a digital and print media designer

Tools

Adobe Acrobat Pro

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Enfocus PitStop

Job description

We are expanding our team and are looking for a prepress technician (m/f/d) to start immediately, also available part-time. Relevant experience in prepress is required, in particular imposition. We are also happy to support you with relocating to our region.

Your responsibilities

• You mainly work in the technical area of prepress within a digital Heidelberg Prinect workflow.
• You check and prepare PDF files for offset printing (PDF/X-3, PDF/X-4, color management according to the Process Standard Offset).
• You make data adjustments according to customer requirements.
• You perform digital imposition of print sheets.
• You clarify the print feasibility of products in cooperation with the Customer Service, Press, and Postpress teams.

Your profile

• You have completed vocational training as a digital and print media designer (m/f/d) or a comparable qualification.
• You have several years of experience in prepress and relevant industry software.
• You have a good eye for design and experience with DTP, graphics, and preflight programs (Adobe Acrobat Pro, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Enfocus PitStop).
• You are open to new challenges and independently acquire new technologies and skills.
• You work independently, in a solution‑oriented manner, and with a strong focus on quality.

We look forward to receiving your complete application documents, including references, salary expectations, and your earliest possible start date, by email ([e-mail]) or via our application form.

What we offer

• A stable, medium‑size company with above‑average growth.
• Career prospects with opportunities for personal development.
• A motivated team and a pleasant working atmosphere.
• State‑of‑the‑art technologies from industry leaders.