Desktop Prepress - Technician

Walsworth; Brookfield (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Walsworth is seeking a Desktop Prepress Technician to inspect and prepare files for final output in a deadline-driven environment. The role requires strong knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Acrobat, and InDesign, and involves coordinating with internal teams to meet manufacturing requirements.

The ideal candidate demonstrates excellent customer service, teamwork, and the ability to follow detailed instructions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong knowledge of Photoshop, Acrobat and InDesign.
• Excellent customer service and phone etiquette.
• Ability to work in a team and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and prepare files for final output.
• Review revisions and ensure alignment with instructions.
• Maintain and organize customer files for easy retrieval.
• Prepare page proofs for completeness and proper mechanicals.
• Route work and coordinate with departments to meet deadlines.
• Assist in FedEx area, mailing packages and logging.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Problem solving

Reading instructions

Learning ability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Acrobat

InDesign

Job description

Job Summary:As a Desktop Prepress – Technician, you are responsible for performing routine duties under general supervision to inspect and prepare files, to ensure maintenance of quality standards, and manufacturing requirements.Required Systems/Applications:Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, and PhotoshopEssential Functions:Review, inspect and troubleshoot digital files for final output.Work with PDF, InDesign files, Image editing files (Tiff, JPEG & PSD).Perform file maintenance for safe keeping and easy retrieval of customer supplied files.Prepare & check page proofs for completeness, identification, and proper mechanicals according to customer and company instructions.Review customer revisions/corrections against provided instructions/information to ensure completion.Determine if preceding departments have followed proper planning procedures to meet manufacturing requirements.Coordinate to produce and prioritize jobs and when necessary, reorganize to meet deadline changes and updates.Route completed work to appropriate departments.Assisting in the FedEx area, mailing packages and logging for all areas of the plant.Communicate with internal management & coworkers efficiently and respectfully.All other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat and InDesign.General customer service and phone etiquette skills.Ability to deal with problems in or from standardized situations.Ability to work in a team environment.Ability to learn computer applications as necessary for the position.Ability to read, interpret and follow verbal and written instructions, work procedures and other related materials.Minimum Requirements:High School Diploma or equivalent.