Prepress & Print Production Associate

American Direct Sales; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits after waiting periods

Job summary

American Direct Sales is seeking a dedicated Prepress & Production Specialist in Indiana to join its ADS/Signarama team. You will prepare and lay out files for printing and cutting, ensuring alignment with job specs and color accuracy.

Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Onyx Thrive is required, along with strong attention to detail and teamwork. The role is full-time with a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm schedule, Monday through Friday, with occasional overtime based on order volume.

Qualifications

• Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite and graphic design.
• Proven ability to prepare and layout files for printing/cutting.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in job specs.
• Ability to read rulers and perform basic measurements.
• Experience with digital printing software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and prepare files for printing per customer specs.
• Create and prepare files for cutting per job specs.
• Verify colors to match customer requirements.
• Coordinate printing and cutting with teams to meet job specs.
• Troubleshoot print quality with the Print Team and adjust processes as needed.
• Operate roll-to-roll and flatbed printers for production.
• Operate Zund digital cutter for production runs.
• Maintain clean, organized workspace and equipment.
• Manage supplies and report low inventory to management.
• Handle materials safely and report any damage.
• Maintain safe working habits and collaborate with coworkers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Graphic design

Reading job specs

Basic math & measurement

Time management

Team collaboration

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Onyx Thrive

Wasatch SoftRIP

Zund cutter

Roll-to-roll printers

Job description

Are you passionate about digital printing, graphic design, or signage? Do you enjoy working with small and large format print equipment, digital cutters, and other types of print technology? We want to meet you!

About American Direct Sales (and Signarama)

American Direct Sales (ADS) is a digital printing and fulfillment company dedicated to quality and customer service. ADS partners with artists and photographers as well as several large print-on-demand companies to print, manufacture, and ship unique, personalized products on a variety of substrates. ADS also supports the design, print, and production of high-quality signs of all kinds for our sister company, Signarama.

Summary of Position

The Prepress & Production Specialist is an ADS & Signarama hybrid role that includes file preparation, layout, design, printing & production. This role is responsible for the set up of files including enlargements, composing, and processing of files prior to sending to various printers and/or cutters. The Prepress & Production Specialist must demonstrate proficiency with applicable software, including but not limited to Adobe Creative Suite and Onyx Thrive. Additionally, this role is responsible for helping produce products according to the job's work order. Therefore, a high level of detail in reading and understanding job specifications is necessary. The Prepress & Production Specialist ultimately ensures prints and final products are completed on time and within exacting quality standards.

This is a full-time, day-shift position. The typical schedule is 8:00 am - 4:30 pm daily, with some flexibility. Benefits are available after the required waiting periods. The work week for this position is Monday-Friday. Overtime may be required periodically based on order volume and business needs.

Duties and responsibilities

• Design and prepare files for printing according to customer specifications
  
• Create and prepare files for cutting according to job and machine specifications
• Verify colors by matching customer requirements
  
• Communicate with print and conversion teams to coordinate printing and/or cutting jobs according to job specifications
• Evaluate output and make process adjustments as necessary to obtain desired quality; troubleshoot flaws in print quality in cooperation with Print Team
  
• Operate roll-to-roll and flatbed printers in order to produce print jobs
• Operate Zund digital cutter to cut and route jobs for production
• Maintain a clean and organized working environment, including routine cleaning and maintenance of all equipment
  
• Organize supplies such as ink, chemical solutions, paper, substrates, and other items as needed, and report to management when inventory is getting low
• Ensure proper material handling, conditioning, and loading; report material damage to management
  
• Practice safe working habits
• Cooperate with all co-workers, customers, and vendors projecting a positive and supportive attitude

Required Skills, Education, and Experience

• Must report to work on time, alert, and ready for production at the designated start time
• Proficient communication skills and demonstrated ability to ensure accuracy and understanding of customer order specifications
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and focused on quality
• Must understand vague and implicit instructions and respond favorably in all work situations
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into units of measure; basic measuring skills and ability to read a ruler and other measurement devices
• Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite and graphic design
• Experience running printers and digital cutting equipment preferred
• Experience using Onyx Thrive, and/or other digital print applications and software such as Wasatch SoftRIP
• Knowledge and technical competency in the digital print field required

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and/or performing repetitive tasks
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds at a time
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to stand, bend, squat, lift, etc.

EEO Statement

American Direct Sales is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. American Direct Sales makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.