Prepress Operator

Precision Services Group; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Services Group in Fullerton, CA is seeking an experienced Prepress Operator for our new Fullerton facility. You will work in person to prepare and optimize customer files for offset, digital, and large-format printing using Heidelberg Prinect and Adobe Creative Cloud.

The role requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple jobs to meet tight deadlines in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Previous prepress experience in a commercial printing environment.
• Experience with Heidelberg Prinect strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat.
• Strong understanding of PDF workflows, imposition, color management, and offset printing.
• Ability to interpret job tickets and account for production and finishing requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple jobs in a deadline driven environment.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach to solving problems.
• Experience with digital printing, large format graphics, packaging, or mailing production is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and preflight customer files for fonts, image resolution, color space, bleeds, trim sizes, and other production requirements.
• Prepare, troubleshoot, and correct files using Adobe Creative Cloud and PDF editing tools.
• Process jobs through Heidelberg Prinect, including file preparation, proofing, imposition, and output.
• Create accurate impositions based on press specifications, paper sizes, folding, binding, and finishing requirements.
• Prepare and verify proofs, incorporate revisions, and confirm approved files are ready for production.
• Manage color settings, spot colors, overprints, trapping, and transparency to support consistent output.
• Produce plates and perform routine checks on plate output and related equipment.
• Work closely with customer service, estimating, press, and bindery teams to resolve file issues and meet deadlines.
• Maintain organized job files, clear production notes, and accurate version control.

Skills

Prepress experience

Attention to detail

Deadline driven

Clear communication

Collaborative problem solving

Tools

Heidelberg Prinect

Adobe Creative Cloud

PDF editing tools

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Acrobat

Job description

Precision Services Group | Fullerton, CA

Full time | In person

Precision Services Group is seeking an experienced Prepress Operator to join our team in our new Fullerton facility. We are a family owned printing company founded in 1979, providing offset, digital, large format, direct mail, bindery, and fulfillment services.

This position prepares customer files for accurate, efficient production using ourHeidelberg Prinect workflow. The ideal candidate has strong technical skills, an eye for detail, and a practical understanding of how file preparation affects printing and finishing.

Responsibilities

• Review and preflight customer files for fonts, image resolution, color space, bleeds, trim sizes, and other production requirements.
• Prepare, troubleshoot, and correct files using Adobe Creative Cloud and PDF editing tools.
• Process jobs through Heidelberg Prinect, including file preparation, proofing, imposition, and output.
• Create accurate impositions based on press specifications, paper sizes, folding, binding, and finishing requirements.
• Prepare and verify proofs, incorporate revisions, and confirm approved files are ready for production.
• Manage color settings, spot colors, overprints, trapping, and transparency to support consistent output.
• Produce plates and perform routine checks on plate output and related equipment.
• Work closely with customer service, estimating, press, and bindery teams to resolve file issues and meet deadlines.
• Maintain organized job files, clear production notes, and accurate version control.

Qualifications

• Previous prepress experience in a commercial printing environment.
• Experience with Heidelberg Prinect strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat.
• Strong understanding of PDF workflows, imposition, color management, and offset printing.
• Ability to interpret job tickets and account for production and finishing requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple jobs in a deadline driven environment.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach to solving problems.
• Experience with digital printing, large format graphics, packaging, or mailing production is a plus.

Why Join PSG?

Join an established company investing in its people, technology, and future. Our Fullerton facility includes a new Heidelberg Speedmaster CX 104, along with extensive digital printing and finishing capabilities. Your work will directly support the quality and consistency our customers expect.