Premedia/Prepress

Semper; South Holland (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Job summary

Piworld in Harvey, IL seeks a Plate Maker / Pre-Press Technician to prepare, output, and inspect offset and flexographic printing plates. The ideal candidate has pre-press experience, strong quality-control skills, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities include operating CTP equipment, performing quality checks on Flexo plates, and maintaining equipment and logs. High attention to detail and organization are essential to ensure production quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Strong technical reading and attention to detail required.
• Pre-press experience or graphic arts/printing coursework preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Operate CTP equipment to output offset plates according to schedules and press specs.
• Prepare flexo plates and mount onto cylinders with accuracy.
• Review job tickets and materials to verify accuracy; visually inspect plates.

Skills

Technical reading

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Plate Maker / Pre-Press Technician

Location: Harvey, IL (South Suburbs)

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00/hr | Shift: 1st Shift

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)

About Us

We are a leading packaging manufacturer in the south suburbs specializing in rigid mailing envelopes, custom folding cartons, and small-flute corrugated boxes. We are seeking a detail-oriented professional to ensure high-quality printing production.

Job Summary

The Plate Maker prepares, outputs, and inspects offset and flexographic printing plates. The ideal candidate has pre-press experience, strong quality-control skills, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.

Key Responsibilities

• Plate Production: Operate Computer-to-Plate (CTP) equipment to output offset printing plates according to production schedules and press specifications.
• Flexo Preparation: Perform quality checks on Flexo plates and mount them accurately onto designated cylinders.
• Quality Assurance: Review electronic Job Tickets and reference materials to verify job accuracy; visually inspect processed plates using die vinyl templates.
• Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine preventative maintenance (PM) on processing equipment and maintain precise completion logs for auditing.
• Room Organization: Maintain a clean workspace and systematically store files, plates, and approved "OK Print Sheets" for easy retrieval.
• Problem Solving: Recommend workflow solutions to prevent issues affecting production quality or customer satisfaction.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Software: Fluency in Adobe CS (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) is required.
• Experience: Prior pre-press experience or graphic arts/printing technology coursework is preferred.
• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Skills: Strong technical reading, high attention to detail, and organizational skills.