PrePress Specialist

CL&D; Town of Oconomowoc (WI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ProMach's CL&D division in Oconomowoc, WI, is seeking a Prepress Specialist to translate customer artwork into production-ready files for flexographic printing. You’ll collaborate with Graphics, Sales, R&D, Production, and Customer Service to ensure accuracy and on-time delivery.

The role requires 1–2 years in graphic design/prepress, proficiency with Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop/Acrobat, and comfort with Mac and Windows environments. A relevant associate degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Graphic Arts, Graphic Design, or Printing Technology preferred.
• 1–2 years graphic design, prepress, or printing-related experience or equivalent.
• Proficiency with Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat.
• Experience on Mac and Windows environments.
• Esko workflow experience is a bonus.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Strong communication, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications and templates.
• Basic math and measurement skills (percentages, dimensions, layouts).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and modify customer artwork for flexographic printing production.
• Make color, text, image, and layout corrections to meet print standards.
• Convert files to formats compatible with software and production needs.
• Follow prepress procedures for template setup, typesetting, color separations, trapping, and optimization.
• Create production-ready artwork meeting customer specifications.
• Generate layout prints, mockups, and color-accurate proofs for customers.
• Review proofs for content accuracy, print quality, and standards compliance.
• Collaborate across Prepress, Sales, Customer Service, R&D, and Production.
• Maintain organized project files and documentation.
• Keep work areas clean and aligned with company standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Ability to read specifications

Education

Associate degree in Graphic Arts

Graphic Design

Printing Technology

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Acrobat

Esko workflow systems

Job description

Join ProMach and shine. Whether you're creative, strategic, persuasive, or mechanically inclined, there’s a place for you here. Be a problem-solver, a closer, a futurist - whatever drives you.

At ProMach, you'll be challenged and rewarded as you help improve packaging performance and shape the future of automation. And we’ll be proud to have you on the journey.

Do we have your attention? Keep reading.

CL&D, a division of ProMach, has an exciting opportunity for a Prepress Specialist based in Oconomowoc, WI. This is a hybrid role, three days in the office and two days at home.

At CL&D, our Prepress Specialists play a critical role in transforming customer artwork into production-ready files for our flexographic printing operations. In this role, you'll work with customer-supplied artwork, making adjustments and corrections to ensure files meet both customer expectations and production requirements. You'll collaborate closely with Graphics, Sales, R&D, Production, and Customer Service teams to support the successful production of custom labels and packaging.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and modify customer-supplied artwork files for flexographic printing production
• Make color, text, image, and layout corrections to ensure files meet print and quality standards
• Convert customer-provided files into formats compatible with current software and production requirements
• Follow established prepress procedures for template setup, typesetting, copy changes, color separations, trapping, and file optimization
• Create production-ready artwork files that meet customer specifications and printing requirements
• Generate layout prints, mockups, and color-accurate digital proofs for internal and external customers
• Review proofs and artwork for content accuracy, print quality, and compliance with prepress standards
• Collaborate with Prepress, Sales, Customer Service, R&D, and Production teams to support project success
• Maintain organized project files and documentation
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and aligned with company standards

Who You'll Work With

You work closely with fellow Prepress team members while partnering with Sales, Customer Service, Research & Development, and Production. You'll also support both internal and external customers by preparing accurate proofs, mockups, and production files.

What We're Looking For

• Associate degree in Graphic Arts, Graphic Design, Printing Technology, or a related field preferred
• One to two years of graphic design, prepress, or printing-related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Acrobat
• Experience working in both Macintosh and Windows environments
• Experience with Esko workflow systems is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read and interpret specifications, templates, procedures, and customer requirements
• Basic mathematical and measurement skills, including working with percentages, dimensions, and layout calculations

What’s in it for you?

There's no monopoly on innovative ideas or limits to how far you can advance with our team. We offer an open, communicative environment that fosters individual initiative. We pride ourselves in being a company where people are happy and choose to build a career.

In addition to growth opportunities, as a ProMach employee, you receive more than just a paycheck. Total compensation includes your salary, comprehensive medical/dental programs, as well as life insurance, a generous paid time off program, and a retirement savings plan with a company match. And because we understand the importance of feeling protected, there is no waiting period for benefits – you are eligible on your first day of employment!

Please note that the pay ranges listed on external job boards, outside our posting details, do not accurately reflect our internal compensation ranges.

Pro Mach, Inc. was named to the Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S. seven times. We continue to introduce innovative products, enter new markets, expand our global presence, and actively acquire new capabilities.

We have the rewards, opportunities, and the market strength of a large organization combined with the entrepreneurial culture of a small, fast-paced company. You will enjoy the benefits of working with a growing company that competes globally, with the personal touch and feel of a smaller company where you can make an impact every day.

ProMach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pro Mach uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility of all new hires to work in the United States. Pro Mach is a drug-free workplace.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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