Prepress Pro: Precision Color, Foil & Proof Prep

Lakeside Book Company; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeside Book Company is seeking a press layout specialist in Hagerstown, MD. You will prepare final files for press, layout and trap book work, and output proofs for QC while supporting emboss, foil, and special effects workflows.

The role requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and about 2 years of printing experience. Expect a 4-day schedule, on-site hours 7:00am–5:00pm, with safety and quality standards guiding all work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 2 years of printing experience preferred.
• Experience with layout, trapping, and final file prep is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Layout and trapping of final PDF files from customer files.
• Layout and trapping of all book work.
• Output proofs for QC review.
• Create emboss, spot UV and foil files as needed.
• Output film for all special effects.
• Assist pressroom with color corrections as needed.
• Adhere to safety, security and environmental policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Safety standards

Quality standards

Teamwork

Reading instructions

Mechanical aptitude

Ruler reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2 years printing experience

Job description

Lakeside Book Company is seeking a press layout specialist in Hagerstown, MD. You will prepare final files for press, layout and trap book work, and output proofs for QC while supporting emboss, foil, and special effects workflows.

The role requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and about 2 years of printing experience. Expect a 4-day schedule, on-site hours 7:00am–5:00pm, with safety and quality standards guiding all work.