Prepress Technician: Print Prep & Proofing Specialist

Inovar Packaging Group; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Inovar Packaging Group is seeking a detail-oriented Prepress Technician to prepare customer files for Flexographic and Digital printing. This role emphasizes accuracy in proofreading, barcode verification, and print readiness, not design creation.

The ideal candidate has experience with Adobe Creative Suite and strong collaboration across Prepress, Production, and Customer Service teams. On first shift, 8am–4:30pm, Monday–Friday, providing a stable schedule.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite for prepress prep.
• Associate degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Strong proofreading, spelling, grammar, and sequential numbering skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare customer files for Flexographic and Digital printing (trapping, stepping, distortion).
• Edit/create artwork using Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Collaborate with Management, Prepress, Production, and Customer Service teams.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Proofreading

Time management

Communication

Education

Associate degree in a related field

Bachelor’s degree (preferred) in graphics or related field

Tools

Esko Workflow

Job description

Inovar Packaging Group is seeking a detail-oriented Prepress Technician to prepare customer files for Flexographic and Digital printing. This role emphasizes accuracy in proofreading, barcode verification, and print readiness, not design creation.

The ideal candidate has experience with Adobe Creative Suite and strong collaboration across Prepress, Production, and Customer Service teams. On first shift, 8am–4:30pm, Monday–Friday, providing a stable schedule.