PRE-PRESS OPERATOR

Inovar Packaging Group LLC; Town of Butler (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and bonus program

401(k) Retirement Plan with generous 2

Paid Time Off (PTO)

$5k tuition assistance

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and DI

Job summary

Inovar Packaging Group LLC in Butler, WI is seeking a Pre-Press Operator to prepare customer files for Flexographic and Digital printing, ensuring accurate trapping, stepping, and distortion.

The role requires proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office, strong attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with management, prepress, production, and customer service teams to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience required.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare customer files for Flexographic and Digital printing, including trapping, stepping, and distortion.
• Perform preflight on customer files.
• Maintain clear communication with Management, Prepress, Production, and Customer Service teams.
• Proofread all content for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and consistency.
• Perform barcode verification to maintain quality standards.
• Order and manage storage of Flexographic plates.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Illustrator

Photoshop

Acrobat

InDesign

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Time management

Organization

Multitasking

Communication skills

Client-focused

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree in graphics

Tools

Esko Workflow

PACKz

Job description

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PRE-PRESS OPERATOR

Full Time Clerical Wisconsin, Butler, WI, US

Salary Range: $20.00 To $25.00 Hourly

Inovar Packaging Group, a leader in labeling, promotional, tracking, and identification solutions is one of North America’s premier label printing and flexible packaging companies.

This role is 8am to 4:30pm

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay and bonus program.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 5k in tuition assistance

Position Overview

The Prepress Technician plays a critical role in ensuring high-quality print production by preparing customer files for Flexographic and Digital printing. This position requires technical expertise in file preparation, proofreading, and barcode verification, as well as strong collaboration with management, prepress, production, and customer service teams. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, and capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare customer files for Flexographic and Digital printing, including trapping, stepping, and distortion.
• Preforming Preflight on customer files.
• Maintain clear communication with Management, Prepress, Production, and Customer Service teams.
• Proofread all content for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and consistency.
• Perform barcode verification to maintain quality standards.
• Ordering and managing storage of Flexographic Plates.

Basic Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, and InDesign.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel).
• Strong time management, organization, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to think critically, solve problems proactively, and deliver within deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a client-focused approach.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphics or an industry-related field.
• Experience with Esko WorkfloworHybrid Cloudflow.
• Experience with PACKz software.
• Background in Flexographic printing or label manufacturing prepress.
• Familiarity with general manufacturing and pre-production graphics manipulation.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Short/Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and company holidays