Mac Prepress Operator - 3rd Shift & Growth Opportunities

Allied Printing; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Telehealth Services

Life Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid Time Off

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Allied Printing Services, Inc. in Manchester, CT is seeking a skilled Mac Prepress Operator to prepare, verify, and process customer files for high-quality print production.

You will manage preflight checks, color management, impositions, proofing, and plate-ready output in a fast-paced environment. The role requires 3+ years in prepress, a related degree, and strong Macintosh/Adobe Creative Cloud proficiency, plus experience with major workflow systems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a commercial printing prepress environment.
• Certificate, associate's degree, or equivalent training in Graphic Arts, Printing Technology, or a related field.
• Advanced proficiency with Macintosh operating systems and Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat, and Photoshop.
• Experience with Kodak Prinergy, Heidelberg Prinect, EFI Fiery, DALiM, GMG Coloror similar workflow systems.
• Familiarity with G7 color standards and color calibration practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform digital prepress functions including preflight and review of client-supplied files for proper file format, color break, fonts, and graphics to ensure they conform to client/printer specs.
• Identify missing or problem components and communicate to appropriate internal staff.
• Review customer-supplied files for accuracy, completeness, and printability using industry-standard preflight software.
• Prepare files for offset, digital and variable data output. Add bleeds, convert colors, silhouette, color correct and profile images; create, clean up or apply die lines; manipulate pages for various binding and finishing (saddle-stitch, perfect bind, score, fold, etc.)
• Create and verify impositions for sheetfed, web, and digital printing applications.
• Perform color correction and color management to ensure accurate reproduction throughout the production process.
• Generate and distribute digital and hard-copy proofs for customer and internal approvals.
• Troubleshoot file issues, artwork discrepancies, font conflicts, image resolution problems, and other prepress-related challenges.
• Export files in proper format for prepress RIP system.

Skills

Prepress expertise

Color management

Attention to detail

Education

Certificate or associate's degree in Graphic Arts or Printing Technology

Tools

InDesign

Illustrator

Acrobat

Photoshop

Kodak Prinergy

Heidelberg Prinect

EFI Fiery

DALiM

GMG Color

Job description

Allied Printing Services, Inc. in Manchester, CT is seeking a skilled Mac Prepress Operator to prepare, verify, and process customer files for high-quality print production.

You will manage preflight checks, color management, impositions, proofing, and plate-ready output in a fast-paced environment. The role requires 3+ years in prepress, a related degree, and strong Macintosh/Adobe Creative Cloud proficiency, plus experience with major workflow systems.