Prepress Technician

printcommunications; Village of Williamsville (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

printcommunications seeks a detail-oriented Pre-Press Technician to prepare customer artwork for print production. You will handle pre-flight, proofs, imposition, trapping, and plate making, using Mac-based Adobe tools and industry software.

The role requires strong communication, accuracy, and the ability to meet deadlines while maintaining file integrity and inventory. Experience with Prinergy and Preps is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Mac-based workflows.
• At least two years of experience manipulating multicolor and four-color files.
• Experience with Prinergy Workflow and/or Preps Imposition preferred.
• Excellent communication, documentation and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Job pre-flight and job assembly.
• Produce digital proofs and print-ready artwork with imposition and trapping.
• Operate with deadlines on a production schedule.
• Maintain digital file management and archiving.
• Produce offset and flexographic plates using relevant software.
• Assist with inventory and routine equipment maintenance.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Mac workflows

Color management

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Education

Two-year vocational/technical training in graphic design or related field

Tools

Prinergy Workflow

Preps Imposition Software

Offset/Flexographic plate making

Spectrophotometer

Job description

SUMMARY

The Pre-Press Technician position involves preparing customer supplied artwork for print production using a variety of software applications. The candidate is required to have solid communication skills, a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, willingness to perform repetitive tasks, and the ability to perform under pressure.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Job Pre-Flight and Job Assembly
• Produce digital proofs and print-ready artwork, including imposition and trapping.
• Proficient in new software programs and versions as needed.
• Operates with deadlines to an established production schedule.
• Maintains accurate management of digital files and archiving.
• Produces offset plates as required using various programs, imposition software, RIP, to CTP Imaging.
• Produces flexographic plates as required.
• Possess good color management skills and color evaluation.
• Assists with departmental responsibilities by maintaining inventory and supplies.
• Performs routine maintenance on all equipment in department.

QUALIFICATIONS

Good communication, documentation, and organizational skills. Analytical approach and attention to details and process flows. The ability to maintain and repair equipment as needed, and work overtime to meet customer or management deadlines.

EDUCATION and/ or EXPERIENCE

Completion of specialized training beyond high school, such as a two-year vocational/technical training program in graphic design or a related field, is required.
At least two years of experience is required using a computer to manipulate digital multicolor and four-color files. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite software is required. Experience with Preps Imposition software Prinergy Workflow if preferred.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• The ability to work with various graphic design software applications commonly used on Mac’s and Adobe Suite Applications – Illustrator – Photoshop – InDesign
• Microsoft Office – Excel – Word – PowerPoint
• Prinergy Workflow
• Preps Imposition Software
• Offset and Flexographic plate making
• Digital Proofing – Xerox – Epson
• Spectrophotometer and color management skills
• Analytical approach and organizational skills
• High attention to detail

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Handling of large, delicate, aluminum plates and film material. Lifting consumable containers, and plate material up to 40 pounds.