Prepress Operator

Oliver Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Growth opportunities

Collaborative team environment

State-of-the-art equipment

Job summary

Oliver Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Prepress Operator to join our packaging and label production team. You will prepare artwork, run prepress software, and ensure files are production-ready for multiple printing technologies.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in prepress, strong Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop/InDesign skills, and experience with ESKO. Knowledge of color management and RIP software is required in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Prepress experience, preferably in packaging, labels, or commercial printing.
• Degree or diploma in Graphic Design, Packaging Technology, or related field preferred.
• Strong understanding of print production, file preparation, and imposition.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and validate customer artwork for print production.
• Perform preflight inspections and resolve file issues before production.
• Create working files and impose files for plate-making.
• RIP files for proofing and final production output.
• Produce and inspect digital proofs for customer approval.
• Prepare files for imposition and production.
• Archive and retrieve production files using archival software.
• Create step-and-repeat layouts using ESKO software.
• Prepare spot coating vector artwork for flexographic plates.
• Generate printing plates and production-ready files.
• Review folding carton artwork for accuracy and print readiness.
• Coordinate with outside vendors for embossing dies and other services.
• Follow production schedules and work orders for on-time delivery.

Skills

Prepress

Packaging

Printing

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

InDesign

ESKO

Color management

Education

Graphic Design or Packaging Technology degree

Tools

ArtPro+

ESKO software

PC-based prepress systems

Job description

Are you looking for a career that challenges you and gives you the opportunity to learn and grow every day?

Oliver Inc. is hiring! Our growing Company is looking for enthusiastic talents to partner with our customers for all their printing and packaging needs!

With more than 250 years of experience, multiple production facilities, and investment in state-of-the-art technology with an emphasis on sustainability, Oliver Inc offers speed, consistency and nimbleness as a one-stop solution for all of your printing & packaging needs.

At Oliver Inc, our core values are part of the framework of our organization. We're passionate and enjoy our work! We value respect and focus on servicing our customers' needs by providing them with creative solutions that help build their brands.

When you partner with Oliver, you partner with success.

Join Our Team

Are you an experienced Prepress Operator with a passion for packaging and label production? We're looking for a detail-oriented professional to join our team and play a key role in preparing customer artwork for high-quality print production. If you enjoy working with cutting-edge prepress technology and collaborating with designers and production teams, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As our Prepress Operator, you'll prepare customer files for print production using industry-leading prepress software and equipment, ensuring files meet quality standards and are optimized for a variety of printing technologies.

• Prepare and validate customer artwork for print production.
• Perform preflight inspections and resolve file issues before production.
• Create working files and impose files for the plate-making process.
• RIP files for proofing and final production output.
• Produce and inspect digital proofs for customer approval.
• Prepare files for imposition and production.
• Archive and retrieve production files using automated archival software.
• Create step-and-repeat layouts using ESKO software.
• Prepare spot coating vector artwork for flexographic plates.
• Generate printing plates and production-ready files.
• Review folding carton artwork for accuracy, completeness, and print readiness.
• Manage color consistency using color profiles and calibration tools.
• Coordinate with outside vendors for embossing dies, stamping dies, and other specialty services.
• Collaborate with graphic designers, customers, and production teams to resolve artwork and technical issues.
• Follow production schedules and work orders to ensure on-time delivery.

About You

You're a fit for the role of Prepress Operator, if your background includes:

• Minimum 3 years of Prepress experience, preferably in the packaging, label, or commercial printing industry.
• Degree or diploma in Graphic Design, Packaging Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Strong understanding of print production, file preparation, and imposition.
• Experience with:
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe InDesign
• ArtPro+
• PC-based prepress systems
• Experience with ESKO software (or the ability to quickly learn ESKO applications) is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of color management, RIP software, and digital proofing.
• Ability to troubleshoot artwork and production issues in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in folding cartons, labels, flexible packaging, or other packaging print environments are strongly encouraged to apply.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Stable, growing organization
• Collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Work with state-of-the-art packaging and printing technologies

If you're ready to bring your prepress expertise to a company committed to quality and innovation, we'd love to hear from you.

Oliver Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, citizenship status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.