Experienced Prepress Technician - Color & Print Prep

Midnight Oil; Shakopee (MN); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Midnight Oil in Minnesota is seeking a Prepress Operator to ensure all art/files for offset, digital, screen, and dye sublimation printing are prepared to client specifications. You will support Sales and Production, manage file prep, color breaks, and proofing, with a focus on accuracy and timely delivery.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and extensive experience in electronic pre-press environments, with typical work hours from 11:30am to 8:00pm.

Qualifications

• Must have strong pre-press knowledge for offset and digital printing.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite used for print production.
• Solid color management skills and file preparation expertise.
• Able to work with Mac OS-based design tools and production software.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with Sales and Account Management teams.
• Prepare customer files for size, image resolution, bleeds, overprints, font issues, and color breaks.
• Maintain quality control during all prepress processes and verify artwork reproduces correctly.
• Maintain a workflow schedule and communicate status to internal customers.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Color management

Mac OS workflow

Quality control

Communication

Pre-press

Team collaboration

Tools

Mac OS

Job description

Midnight Oil in Minnesota is seeking a Prepress Operator to ensure all art/files for offset, digital, screen, and dye sublimation printing are prepared to client specifications. You will support Sales and Production, manage file prep, color breaks, and proofing, with a focus on accuracy and timely delivery.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and extensive experience in electronic pre-press environments, with typical work hours from 11:30am to 8:00pm.