Packaging Prepress Technician - Detail-Driven

Oliver, Inc.; Twinsburg (OH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Stable, growing organization

Collaborative team environment

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Oliver Inc, a long-standing packaging and printing provider, is seeking an experienced Prepress Technician to join our team. You will prepare customer artwork for high-quality print production, run preflight checks, and create production-ready files while coordinating with designers and production staff.

Responsibilities include imposition, proofing, color management, and collaboration with vendors to ensure on-time delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Prepress experience in packaging/printing.
• Degree or diploma in Graphic Design, Packaging Technology, or related field preferred.
• Strong understanding of print production, file preparation, and imposition.
• Experience with Epson proofers and G7 methodology is a plus.
• Knowledge of color management, RIP software, and digital proofing.
• Ability to troubleshoot artwork and production issues in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and validate customer artwork for print production.
• Perform preflight inspections and resolve file issues before production.
• Create working files and impose files for the plate-making process.
• RIP files for proofing and final production output.
• Produce and inspect digital proofs for customer approval.
• Prepare files for imposition and production.
• Archive and retrieve production files using automated archival software.
• Create step-and-repeat layouts.
• Prepare spot coating vector artwork for flexographic plates.
• Generate printing plates and production-ready files.
• Review folding carton artwork for accuracy, completeness, and print readiness.
• Manage color consistency using color profiles and calibration tools.
• Coordinate with outside vendors for embossing dies, stamping dies, and other specialty services.
• Collaborate with graphic designers, customers, and production teams to resolve artwork and technical issues.
• Follow production schedules and work orders to ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Graphic Design / Packaging Technology degree

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

ArtPro+

PC-based prepress systems

Job description

Oliver Inc, a long-standing packaging and printing provider, is seeking an experienced Prepress Technician to join our team. You will prepare customer artwork for high-quality print production, run preflight checks, and create production-ready files while coordinating with designers and production staff.

Responsibilities include imposition, proofing, color management, and collaboration with vendors to ensure on-time delivery in a fast-paced environment.