Prepress Pro: Packaging & Metal Decoration

Lynn Rodens; Hermitage (Mercer County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lynn Rodens is seeking a Prepress Process Specialist to prepare artwork for print production using industry-standard software. You will review and preflight artwork, create color separations, apply trapping, and produce press-ready files and proofs for production.

You will operate plate imaging equipment, manage production priorities, and collaborate with internal teams to meet customer deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of prepress experience in printing, packaging, or related manufacturing.
• Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Esko, Hybrid Software Solutions, or similar prepress workflow software strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of color separations, trapping, barcode creation, proofing, and press-ready file preparation.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and preflight artwork, create color separations, apply trapping, prepare press-ready files, produce digital proofs and printing plates, and perform quality checks to ensure accuracy.
• Operate plate imaging equipment, manage production priorities, and collaborate with internal teams to meet customer deadlines.

Skills

Color separations

Trapping

Barcode creation

Proofing

Press-ready files

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Esko

Hybrid Software Solutions

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lynn Rodens is seeking a Prepress Process Specialist to prepare artwork for print production using industry-standard software. You will review and preflight artwork, create color separations, apply trapping, and produce press-ready files and proofs for production.

You will operate plate imaging equipment, manage production priorities, and collaborate with internal teams to meet customer deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.