Preflight Operator

Midnight Oil; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Imagine Group in Minnesota is seeking an experienced Prepress Specialist responsible for accurate file preparation, ensuring all files meet client requirements and proofs.

You will examine client files, verify size, bleeds, and fonts, load assets into UTC, run documents to lasers, and support EPP staff and clients while upholding safety, productivity, and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five plus years of experience in an electronic pre-press environment.
• Familiarity with color management and prepress workflows.

Responsibilities

• Examine client electronic files and predetermine problems before prepress.
• Check files for size, bleeds, fonts; load into UTC; notify CSR of low-res graphics.
• Run client documents to lasers.
• Download files requested by clients from FTP/Web/DVD.
• Respond to questions for EPP staff and clients.
• Maintain the internal SharePoint site for Prepress.
• Contribute to safety goals by maintaining a clean, safe workplace.
• Meet productivity and quality standards by timely, accurate work.
• Work overtime as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Color management

Basic computer skills

Basic math skills

Education

Vocational/Technical school in electronic prepress

Tools

Apogee

Metrix

Phoenix

PitStop

Job description

Job Summary:

Responsible for accurate file preparation, ensuring that all files meet the specified requirements and client proofs.

Job Description:

• Examine client electronic files if natives provided to predetermine potential problems before the files reach the prepress department. When problems are found, instruct the CSR to contact the client and inform them of the problem.
• Check files for: Size, bleeds. Verify if the fonts are there and load into UTC, notify CSR of any low-resolution graphics furnished on photos.
• Run all client documents to lasers.
• Download files requested by clients from FTP/Web browsers/DVD’s. All electronic rerun files pulled from archives are completed by Preflight.
• Respond to questions for EPP staff and clients.
• Maintain the internal SharePoint site for Prepress.
• Contribute to safety goals by maintaining a clean, clutter-free workplace, report potentially unsafe conditions and ensure that the department meets and exceeds safety requirements.
• Meet productivity and quality standards by completing work in a timely and accurate manner.
• Work overtime as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OF POSITION

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five plus years of experience in an electronic pre-press environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS OF POSITION

• Five plus years of experience working in printing or manufacturing.
• Five plus years of experience with Color Management
• Extensive skills with Apogee, Metrix, Phoenix
• Ability to continue to learn and use new graphics software on an ongoing basis.
• Vocational/technical school or college degree in electronic prepress and/or equivalent experience
• Extensive knowledge and demonstrated skills in all production processes related to electronic pre-press activities, including software, hardware, equipment, and materials.
• Apogee, Metrix, and Pitstop software knowledge
• Image retouching and color correction knowledge

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Basic computer skills including email, basic mouse, keyboard, and menu navigation.
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and measurement.
• Basic color management skills with the ability to work in different digital file formats.
• Demonstrated ability to use problem-solving skills effectively.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent sitting for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to visually inspect all work for defects.
• Manual dexterity for repetitive work

The Imagine Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws