Prepress Technician: Color & Proofing Pro (1st/3rd Shifts)

PrintWorkers; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Job summary

PrintWorkers in Park Ridge, IL is seeking a detail-oriented Prepress Technician to prepare files for high-quality print production. The role requires hands-on experience with prepress workflows, color management, and print production processes.

You will perform file preflighting, color correction, and optimization, while collaborating with production staff to ensure proofs and final output meet Pantone and CMYK standards.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
• Experience with prepress workflow tools such as Kodak Prinergy.
• Strong understanding of CMYK, spot and Pantone colors, bleeds and imposition.

Responsibilities

• File preflighting: review files for errors, fonts, dimensions, resolution.
• Color correction to Pantone standards.
• File optimization including trapping, bleeds, and imposition.
• Proofing digital and physical proofs for client approval.
• Operate plate-making equipment, digital printers and proofing systems.
• Collaborate with production staff and press operators.
• Quality control to minimize errors and maintain print quality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Color management

Prepress workflows

Education

Graphic arts degree/certificate

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Kodak Prinergy

Job description

PrintWorkers in Park Ridge, IL is seeking a detail-oriented Prepress Technician to prepare files for high-quality print production. The role requires hands-on experience with prepress workflows, color management, and print production processes.

You will perform file preflighting, color correction, and optimization, while collaborating with production staff to ensure proofs and final output meet Pantone and CMYK standards.