Prepress Imposition Operator

Allied Printing Services, Inc.; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Telehealth services

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Allied Printing Services, Inc. is seeking a skilled Prepress Imposition Operator to produce press-ready layouts for commercial printing. You will review client specs, prepare flat plans, and ensure correct color, bleeds, and traps for production across sheetfed and digital presses.

Proficiency with Kodak Preps, Heidelberg Prinect, and similar tools, plus PDF workflow expertise, is required. The role emphasizes collaboration with pressroom and production teams and a focus on quality output.

Qualifications

• Graphic Design students are encouraged to apply.
• Knowledge of Mac-based computer systems.
• Demonstrated experience creating press-ready impositions for sheetfed, web offset, and digital printing presses.
• Proficiency with industry-standard prepress and workflow software, including Kodak Preps, Heidelberg Prinect, Quite Imposing, or similar imposition platforms.
• Experience working with PDF workflows, preflight processes, color management, and file preparation.
• Strong understanding of printing processes, bindery requirements, folding schemes, creep, shingling, bleeds, and trapping.
• Experience reviewing customer files and job specifications to ensure accurate production output.
• Knowledge of variable data printing (VDP), direct mail, and personalized print applications preferred.
• Familiarity with CTP (Computer-to-Plate) workflows and plate output processes is a plus.
• Ability to troubleshoot file issues and collaborate effectively with customer service, pressroom, and production teams.

Responsibilities

• Read and fully understand flat plans and folding dummies generated by the production planner.
• Identify missing or problem components and communicate to appropriate internal staff.
• Create flat layouts in Dynastrip imposition software per planning specifications.
• Correctly position pages, gaps/gutters, mark sets, color bars and other required elements according to specific press requirements.
• Identify the colors needed for the job (CMYK process and/or Pantone PMS colors) and generate correct color bars and takeoff bars for press.
• Ensure proper back up for double-sided work and generate nested layouts if needed.
• Impose full-form varnishes, coatings and dies.
• Export files in proper format for prepress RIP systems.
• Output laser proofs and check work for accuracy.
• Maintain safety, quality, maintenance and good manufacturing practices.

Skills

Mac-based systems

Imposition software

Press-ready impositions

PDF workflows

Color management

VDP knowledge

Tools

Kodak Preps

Heidelberg Prinect

Quite Imposing

Job description

One Allied Way Manchester, CT

Allied Printing Services Inc. is a family-ran, full-service commercial and financial printer that’s been leading the industry since 1949. With advanced sheetfed, web, mailing, data, fulfillment, large format, digital press capabilities — plus New England’s largest bindery/finishing operation — we’re proud of our history and excited about our future. Now, we’re looking for a skilled Prepress Imposition Operator to join our growing prepress team.

Prepress Imposition Operator

Allied Printing Services, Inc. currently is looking for an experienced Prepress Imposition Operator who is responsible for creating accurate press-ready impositions for commercial print projects, ensuring files are properly formatted, paginated, and optimized for efficient production. This role reviews customer artwork and job specifications, performs quality checks, and collaborates with pressroom and production teams to deliver high-quality printed products on schedule.

What You’ll Do:

• Read and fully understand flat plans and folding dummies generated by the production planner.
• Identify missing or problem components and communicate to appropriate internal staff.
• Create flat layouts in Dynastrip imposition software per planning specifications.
• Correctly position pages, gaps/gutters, mark sets, color bars and other required elements according to specific press requirements.
• Identify the colors needed for the job (CMYK process and/or Pantone PMS colors) and generate correct color bars and takeoff bars for press.
• Ensure proper back up for double-sided work and generate nested layouts if needed.
• Impose full-form varnishes, coatings and dies.
• Export files in proper format for prepress RIP systems.
• Output laser proofs and check work for accuracy.
• Maintain safety, quality, maintenance and good manufacturing practices.

What you Bring:

• Graphic Design students are encouraged to apply.
• Knowledge of Mac-based computer systems.
• Demonstrated experience creating press-ready impositions for sheetfed, web offset, and digital printing presses.
• Proficiency with industry-standard prepress and workflow software, including Kodak Preps, Heidelberg Prinect, Quite Imposing, or similar imposition platforms.
• Experience working with PDF workflows, preflight processes, color management, and file preparation.
• Strong understanding of printing processes, bindery requirements, folding schemes, creep, shingling, bleeds, and trapping.
• Experience reviewing customer files and job specifications to ensure accurate production output.
• Knowledge of variable data printing (VDP), direct mail, and personalized print applications preferred.
• Familiarity with CTP (Computer-to-Plate) workflows and plate output processes is a plus.
• Ability to troubleshoot file issues and collaborate effectively with customer service, pressroom, and production teams.

Physical Requirements:

Sitting 50%, Walking 50%

The Details:

Job Type: Full Time
Shift Available & Schedule: 1st shift 8:00am-4:00pm

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

You’ll join a supportive team that values innovation, teamwork, and growth. We’re proud of our history but even more excited about the future — and we’re looking for motivated people like you to help us get there. If you meet our minimum qualifications and are eager to thrive in a fast-paced, growing environment, we invite you to become part of our team. This is an excellent opportunity to build your career with a company that combines decades of expertise with a commitment to innovation and exceptional service.

Excellent Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Telehealth Services, Free Life Insurance policy, Additional Life Insurance Contribution, Free Short-TermDisability, Long Term Disability, 401(k) with a company match, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Holiday, 2nd (12%) & 3rd (15%) shift differentials, Paid Weekly, Growth Opportunities, Referral Bonus, Relocation Assistance Offered.

Allied Printing Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants and employees are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, military orveterans’ status or any other legally protected status or basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Allied Printing Services, Inc. prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on these protected categories. If you need an accommodation to apply, please let us know.