PrePress Technician

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

Job summary

Ashton Potter in Williamsville (NY) seeks a Prepress Technician to elevate offset, intaglio gravure, and flexo plate making. You will handle pre-flight, job assembly, and digital proofs, ensuring print-ready artwork and precise trapping while meeting production deadlines.

You will work with Mac-based Adobe Creative Suite, Prinergy/Preps workflows, and archiving practices, contributing to color management and equipment upkeep.

Qualifications

• Completion of specialized training beyond high school in graphic design or related field.
• At least two years of experience manipulating multicolor and four-color files on a computer.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite required; Preps Imposition and Prinergy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pre-flight and job assembly for production runs.
• Produce digital proofs and print-ready artwork, including imposition and trapping.
• Operate with deadlines to a set production schedule and archive files.
• Produce offset and flexographic plates using RIP/CTP workflows.
• Maintain color accuracy and assist with routine equipment maintenance.

Skills

Color management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Equipment maintenance

Overtime readiness

Education

Two-year vocational/technical training in graphic design

Tools

Prinergy Workflow

Preps Imposition Software

Adobe Creative Suite (Mac)

Job description

Are you prepared to elevate your offset printing expertise and become a part of an organization that places a high value on employee development and personal growth? If so, Ashton Potter is the perfect place for you. We are seeking a skilled individual with a keen eye for graphic design and plate making to join our team as a Prepress Technician. In this role, you will work on an array of exciting projects and receive training on the latest technologies, including Intaglio plate making. You will have the opportunity to expand and refine your skill set while making a meaningful contribution to the success of our company.SUMMARYResponsible for pre-flight and job assembly, graphic design and Offset, Intaglio Gravure and Flexo plate making.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESJob Pre-Flight and Job AssemblyProduce 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.QUALIFICATIONSGood 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 EXPERIENCECompletion 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 REQUIREDThe ability to work with various graphic design software applications commonly used on Mac’s and Adobe Suite Applications – Illustrator – Photoshop – InDesignMicrosoft Office – Excel – Word – PowerPointPrinergy WorkflowPreps Imposition SoftwareOffset and Flexographic plate makingDigital Proofing – Xerox - EpsonSpectrophotometer and color management skillsAnalytical approach and organizational skillsHigh attention to detailPHYSICAL DEMANDSHandling of large, delicate, aluminum plates and film material. Lifting consumable containers, and plate material up to 50 pounds.