Prepress Operator

The Vomela Companies; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

401k retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability (STD/LTD)

Training & development

Wellness resources

Job summary

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

You will collaborate across CAD, Estimating, and production to deliver cost-effective, production-ready solutions while maintaining high quality and meeting customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic/Industrial/Architecture or related field.
• Experience with prepress workflows is preferred.
• Strong color correction and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM and design software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and verify layouts, printing tiles, and preflight files for accuracy.
• Communicate with customers and sales staff to understand prepress requirements.
• Provide technical quality control to maintain high standards.
• Collaborate with CAD and Estimating departments to develop production-ready solutions.
• Oversee recreation of competitor parts and ensure manufacturability.
• Manage file transfers from design to prepress for prototype accuracy.

Skills

Color correction

Prepress output

Digital printing

Education

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

Tools

CAD/CAM

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
• 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

• 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