Pre Press Technician

RiseMe; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

401k

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

Marketing.com in Wisconsin is seeking a Press Operator to run digital and litho presses, maintain production and quality standards, and prepare customer files for printing. You will generate proofs, manage PDFs, and ensure accurate output in a fast-paced shop.

The role requires proficiency with Mac-based tools (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and RIP workflows, attention to detail, and collaboration with Account Managers and Bindery teams to meet customer expectations.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with other department personnel on a job‑to‑job basis.
• Prior experience in Mac-based applications (Adobe InDesign, PDF, Photoshop, etc.).
• Prior experience with Postscript RIP technology (Rampage, XMF). Prior experience in a CTP environment.
• Excellent Math skills.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assemble page layouts for press-sheet configurations per customer specifications using a Mac-based workflow.
• Create contract project proofs using wide-format proofing devices.
• Proficiently configure press-sheet layouts using XMF RIP hardware.
• Proficiently utilize a PDF workflow.
• Manually output litho plates using CTP technology and verify outputs.
• Work closely with Account Managers, Pressroom personnel and Bindery Team Leaders to meet expectations.
• Perform routine maintenance on CTP Plate Processor and general housekeeping.

Skills

Excellent written & verbal skills

Team collaboration

Mac-based applications

Postscript RIP (Rampage, XMF)

CTP environment

Mathematical proficiency

Attention to detail

Tools

InDesign

Photoshop

PDF workflows

Job description

COMPANY SUMMARY

Marketing.com brings together people from diverse personal and professional backgrounds to create a technology-centered, people-powered culture that is constantly evolving and redefining how marketing is done. Our team members bring to work a combined history of dedication, service and being the best at what they do—everyday. With over 30 production facilities in the US and Canada (and growing!), we provide comprehensive digital marketing services, commercial printing, warehousing & fulfillment, direct mail marketing, sign manufacturing & fabrication, and promotional products. We are expanding at warp speed and are adding to our team - from our sales office and shop floor locations to our remote online team members. We are a diverse, creative, and passionate crew who is always looking to discover and implement fresh, innovative ideas and make some pretty amazing things.

JOB SUMMARY

This position will be responsible for the operation of the presses. They must maintain production and quality standards. The operator will Prepare customer files for Digital presses and Litho Press. Generates proofs and PDF files for client approval. Additionally, this operator will effectively utilize all of the following software for file preparation, Photo Shop, Illustrator, Indesign and various RIP servers.This is a Computer-to-Plate (CTP) work environment.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assemble page layouts for press-sheet configurations per customer specifications using a Mac-based work flow configuration.
• Create contract project proofs using wide-format proofing devices.
• Proficiently configure press-sheet layouts using XMF RIP hardware.
• Proficiently utilize a PDF workflow.
• Manually output litho plates using CTP technology and verify desired outputs.
• Work closely with Account Managers, Pressroom personnel and Bindery Team Leaders to ensure desired customer expectations.
• Perform routine maintenance on CTP Plate Processor and trouble-shoot potential problems. Perform routine housekeeping maintenance of work areas.
• Manually distribute litho plates to the desired presses.
• This position is detail-driven in a fast-paced environment.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Ability to work with other department personnel on a job-to-job basis.
• Prior experience in Mac-based applications (Adobe InDesign, PDF, Photoshop, etc.).
• Prior experience with Postscript RIP technology (Rampage, XMF). Prior experience in a CTP environment.
• Excellent Math skills.
• Attention to detail.

Our Company offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short & long-term disability, 401k, PTO, and Company-paid holidays.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.