Prepress Operator

Press To Print Co; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Competitive pay

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Paid time off

Relocation bonus

Training & development

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Leatherback Printing in the Pacific Northwest is seeking an experienced Prepress Operator who enjoys solving file challenges and ensuring jobs are set up correctly before they reach the pressroom.

This is a hands-on production role with the opportunity to work alongside and learn from one of the most experienced prepress professionals in our company. The ideal candidate takes ownership of file quality and helps keep jobs moving efficiently through the plant.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial print prepress experience.
• Experience preparing files for offset, digital, and wide-format printing.
• Strong understanding of imposition, color modes, resolution, bleeds, trapping and print production terminology.
• Experience creating and reviewing production proofs.
• Ability to review customer artwork and identify issues before production.

Responsibilities

• Review customer artwork and identify issues before production.
• Perform preflight checks and file corrections using Adobe Acrobat Pro and Enfocus PitStop.
• Prepare files for offset, digital, and wide-format printing.
• Create proofs for internal review and customer approval.
• Build impositions for a variety of print projects.
• Generate printing plates and production-ready files.
• Verify color spaces, spot colors, bleeds, resolution, fonts, and other critical file attributes.
• Work closely with customer service representatives, estimators, and press operators to ensure jobs move smoothly through production.
• Troubleshoot file-related production issues and recommend solutions.
• Help maintain efficient prepress workflows and quality standards.

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Enfocus PitStop

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Relocation bonus
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

PREPRESS OPERATOR (FULL-TIME)

About Leatherback Printing

Leatherback Printing is a fast-paced commercial print manufacturer serving customers throughout the Pacific Northwest. We produce a wide variety of printed products using offset, digital, and wide-format equipment.

We're looking for an experienced Prepress Operator who enjoys solving file challenges, working closely with production teams, and ensuring jobs are set up correctly before they reach the pressroom.

This is a hands-on production role with the opportunity to work alongside and learn from one of the most experienced prepress professionals in our company. The ideal candidate takes ownership of file quality, catches issues before they reach production, and helps keep jobs moving efficiently through the plant.

What You'll Do

• Review customer artwork and identify issues before production.
• Perform preflight checks and file corrections using Adobe Acrobat Pro and Enfocus PitStop.
• Prepare files for offset, digital, and wide-format printing.
• Create proofs for internal review and customer approval.
• Build impositions for a variety of print projects.
• Generate printing plates and production-ready files.
• Verify color spaces, spot colors, bleeds, resolution, fonts, and other critical file attributes.
• Work closely with customer service representatives, estimators, and press operators to ensure jobs move smoothly through production.
• Troubleshoot file-related production issues and recommend solutions.
• Help maintain efficient prepress workflows and quality standards.

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of commercial print prepress experience.
• Advanced proficiency with:
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Enfocus PitStop
• Experience preparing files for offset, digital, and wide-format printing.
• Strong understanding of imposition, color modes, resolution, bleeds, trapping, and print production terminology.
• Experience creating and reviewing production proofs.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match

Work Environment

This position is based in a manufacturing and warehouse environment. Employees may be exposed to printing equipment, moving machinery, paper dust, airborne particles, and elevated noise levels. Appropriate safety procedures and personal protective equipment are provided where required.