Prepress Technician

J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Prepress Technician to join our on-site team in Neenah, WI. You will prepare publications and print materials, create and review electronic files, and ensure production standards are met.

You will work with XPP publishing software and both macOS and Windows platforms, collaborating with manufacturing to meet schedules and quality requirements. Prior experience in prepress is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years in prepress, desktop publishing, typesetting, or related production.
• Experience with desktop publishing and document composition.
• Proficiency with macOS and Windows platforms.
• Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Pro and InDesign.
• Knowledge of imposition is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare publications, handbooks, forms, and other print materials for production.
• Create, format, review, and process electronic files to meet quality and production standards.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and production teams on site.
• Operate prepress software and XPP publishing tools to optimize workflow.
• Prepare files for production and ensure alignment with schedules.
• Record time and materials into Shop Floor Data Collection system.
• Perform quality checks to verify file accuracy and readiness.

Skills

Attention to detail

Typesetting

Document composition

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

macOS

Windows

Adobe InDesign

Acrobat Pro

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

Requisition #: 21024

Functional Area: Graphic Design; Pre-Press

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Options: In Office at Location Specified Above

Work Hours: 7am - 3pm / Monday - Friday

Position Summary

We have a unique opportunity to join our Prepress team at our corporate headquarters in Neenah, WI. This position has become available as a result of a long-tenured associate's retirement, reflecting the importance and stability of the role within our organization.

As a Prepress Technician, you will play a critical role in preparing publications, handbooks, forms, and other print materials for production. You'll create, format, review, and process electronic files to ensure they meet established quality and production standards, helping deliver accurate, high-quality products to our customers.

This position is based onsite at our corporate campus in Neenah, WI, where you'll collaborate closely with manufacturing and production teams.

Job Responsibilities

• Processes and manages electronic job files in accordance with established procedures using XPP publishing software.
• Operates prepress software to optimize efficient workflow.
• Prepares assigned products in alignment with manufacturing schedules and production requirements.
• Exports files utilizing XPP publishing software.
• Uses both Windows and macOS platforms to prepare and process production files.
• Collaborates with appropriate staff and other departments to exchange job-related information, resolve production issues, and ensure quality requirements are met.
• Performs documented quality checks to verify file accuracy and production readiness.
• Records time and materials into Shop Floor Data Collection system.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in prepress, desktop publishing, typesetting, graphic production, or a related production environment.

Computer Skills:

• Knowledge of macOS and Windows platforms.
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud applications, particularly Acrobat Pro and InDesign.
• Strong typesetting and document composition skills.

Other Skills/Qualifications:

• Knowledge of imposition is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail.

Physical Requirements

Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment. Work involves operation of personal computer equipment for extended periods of time.

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J. J. Keller History

November 1, 2023, marked 70 years of business for J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.

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