Prepress Technician

Inovar Packaging Group; Town of Butler (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Bonus program

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Inovar Packaging Group is seeking a detail-oriented Prepress Technician to prepare files for Flexographic and Digital printing. You will ensure accurate trapping, stepping, distortion correction, and preflight readiness, while collaborating with management, production, and customer service teams.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, have strong proofreading skills, and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite including Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, and InDesign.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel).
• Strong time management, organization, and multitasking skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and client-focused communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare customer files for Flexographic and Digital printing, including trapping, stepping, and distortion.
• Perform Preflight on customer files to ensure print readiness.
• Maintain clear communication with Management, Prepress, Production, and Customer Service teams.
• Proofread all content for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and consistency.
• Perform barcode verification to maintain quality standards.
• Order and manage storage of Flexographic Plates.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Microsoft Office

Time management

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Esko Workflow

Hybrid Cloudflow

PACKz

Job description

This role is 8am to 4:30pm

About Inovar Packaging Group

Inovar Packaging Group, LLC is one of North America's premier flexographic and digital printing companies, committed to the success of both our customers and employees. We continuously invest in the latest technology and equipment, driving innovation and delivering best-in-class products. Our culture is built on teamwork, trust, craftsmanship, and win-win partnerships that put the customer first.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay and bonus program.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long-term disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 5k in tuition assistance

Position Overview:

The Prepress Technician plays a critical role in ensuring high-quality print production by preparing customer files for Flexographic and Digital printing. This position requires technical expertise in file preparation, proofreading, and barcode verification, as well as strong collaboration with management, prepress, production, and customer service teams. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, and capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare customer files for Flexographic and Digital printing, including trapping, stepping, and distortion.
• Preforming Preflight on customer files.
• Maintain clear communication with Management, Prepress, Production, and Customer Service teams.
• Proofread all content for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and consistency.
• Perform barcode verification to maintain quality standards.
• Ordering and managing storage of Flexographic Plates.

Basic Qualifications:

• Associate degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, and InDesign.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel).
• Strong time management, organization, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to think critically, solve problems proactively, and deliver within deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a client-focused approach.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in graphics or an industry-related field.
• Experience with Esko Workflow or Hybrid Cloudflow.
• Experience with PACKz software.
• Background in Flexographic printing or label manufacturing prepress.
• Familiarity with general manufacturing and pre-production graphics manipulation.