Prepress Technician: Packaging & Print — Growth Opportunity

Oliver Inc.; Twinsburg (OH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Stable, growing organization

Collaborative team environment

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

Oliver Inc. is seeking an experienced Prepress Technician to prepare customer artwork for high-quality print production. You will work with cutting-edge prepress software and collaborate with designers and production teams to ensure files are production-ready.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, knowledge of color management, RIP software, and strict adherence to timelines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Prepress experience in packaging, label, or printing.
• Degree or diploma in Graphic Design, Packaging Technology, or related field preferred.
• Strong understanding of print production, file prep, and imposition.
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, ArtPro+; PC-based prepress systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and validate customer artwork for print production.
• Perform preflight inspections and resolve file issues before production.
• Create working files and impose files for plate-making.
• RIP files for proofing and final production output.
• Produce and inspect digital proofs for customer approval.
• Prepare files for imposition and production.
• Archive and retrieve production files using automated archival software.
• Create step-and-repeat layouts.
• Prepare spot coating vector artwork for flexographic plates.
• Generate printing plates and production-ready files.
• Review folding carton artwork for accuracy, completeness, and print readiness.
• Manage color consistency using color profiles and calibration tools.
• Coordinate with outside vendors for embossing dies, stamping dies, and other specialty services.
• Collaborate with graphic designers, customers, and production teams to resolve artwork and technical issues.
• Follow production schedules and work orders to ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

Prepress

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

ArtPro+

Color management

RIP software

Print production

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Graphic Design or Packaging Technology degree

Tools

PC-based prepress systems

Epson proofers

G7 methodology

Job description

Oliver Inc. is seeking an experienced Prepress Technician to prepare customer artwork for high-quality print production. You will work with cutting-edge prepress software and collaborate with designers and production teams to ensure files are production-ready.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, knowledge of color management, RIP software, and strict adherence to timelines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.