Prepress Operator

Vomela; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

401k Retirement Plan

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off

Short Term & Long-Term Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Job summary

Vomela is seeking a Prepress Operator to coordinate all tasks involved in preparing files for print, including layout, color correction, and troubleshooting production issues.

The role requires practical experience with four-color process prepress outputs, CAD/CAM tools, and strong communication across departments to meet customer needs and drive efficient workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience preferred.
• Proficient in four-color process prepress output and digital artwork generation.
• Knowledgeable in CAD/CAM and design software; strong cross-department communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and verify layouts, printing tiles, and preflight files for accuracy and quality.
• Communicate with customers and sales staff to understand and meet prepress requirements.
• Provide technical quality control to maintain high standards.
• Collaborate with CAD and Estimating to develop production-ready solutions.
• Oversee recreation of competitor parts and coordinate with planning and sales for manufacturability.
• Manage file transfers from design/CAD to prepress to ensure prototype accuracy.
• Serve as a technical resource for digital printing and assist customers on issues.
• Act as liaison between customers, sales, and production to ensure smooth workflows.
• Stay updated on new technologies and expand creative knowledge.

Skills

Four-color process prepress

Strong communication

Detail-oriented

Cross-department collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Architecture, or related field

Tools

CAD/CAM applications

Design software

Job description

At Vomela our greatest asset is our people. As a full-service visual communications company, we are looking for creative and intellectual thinkers that work with our customers to create compelling brand solutions and foster meaningful connections. And while you're focused on creating big things for global and local brands, we will help you build a career you can be passionate about.

Hourly Pay Range

$25 - $28 USD

Job Summary

The Prepress Operator coordinates all tasks involved in preparing files for print, including layout, design, color correction, and troubleshooting production issues.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and verify layouts, printing tiles, and preflight files for accuracy and quality
• Communicate with customers and sales staff to understand and meet prepress requirements
• Provide technical quality control to maintain standards superior to competitors
• Collaborate with CAD and Estimating departments to develop cost-effective, production-ready solutions
• Oversee recreation of competitor parts and coordinate with project planning and sales to ensure manufacturability
• Manage file transfers from design and CAD to prepress to ensure prototype accuracy
• Serve as a technical resource for digital printing and communicate with customers on technical issues as needed
• Act as a liaison between customers, sales, and production to facilitate smooth workflows
• Stay updated on new technologies and increase creative knowledge
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Architecture, or related field preferred, or equivalent education and experience
• Proficient in four-color process prepress output and digital printing artwork generation
• Knowledgeable in CAD/CAM applications and design software
• Ability to provide prepress specifications for production parts and supervise digital job setup
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interface effectively across departments and with customers
• Detail-oriented, a good listener, and solution-focused

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources