Printing Desktop Operator (Prepress Technician) – All shifts

Mittera Philadelphia LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life & AD&D

Disability (Short/Long)

401K with Match

Paid Time Off

Volunteer Time Off

Job summary

Mittera Group in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a skilled Printing Desktop Operator to prepare and format digital files for commercial print production. You will ensure proper color, bleeds, and fonts using Adobe Creative Cloud and imposition software, while collaborating with designers and press operators to meet tight deadlines.

The role requires 2+ years in prepress or a commercial print environment and a strong understanding of print processes, color theory, trapping, and margins.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in prepress or commercial print environments.
• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat Pro).
• Deep understanding of color, trapping, bleeds, margins, and print processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and format digital files for high-quality print production.
• Create digital impositions and layouts for digital and offset presses.
• Inspect proofs for accuracy, alignment, and formatting before production.
• Troubleshoot file issues and resolve color and formatting discrepancies.
• Collaborate with designers, sales, and press operators to meet deadlines.

Skills

Adobe CC

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Acrobat Pro

Color theory

Prepress

Tools

Kodak Prinergy

Fiery Command WorkStation

Job description

Description

Mittera Group is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Printing Desktop Operator to join our production team in Philadelphia, Pa.. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing, reviewing, and formatting digital files to ensure they are ready for high-quality commercial print production.

File Preparation: Format, check, and preflight digital files using Adobe Creative Suite to ensure proper resolution, color modes (CMYK/Pantone), bleeds, and fonts.

• Layout & Imposition: Create digital impositions, plates, or layouts optimized for digital and offset printing presses.
• Quality Control: Inspect proofs for accuracy, alignment, and formatting errors before final production runs.
• Troubleshooting: Resolve file corruptions, missing links, formatting discrepancies, and coloring issues.
• Collaboration: Work closely with graphic designers, sales representatives, and press operators to meet tight deadlines.

Requirements

• Experience: 2+ years of experience in prepress, desktop publishing, or a commercial print environment. XMF Experience a plus
• Software: Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat Pro). Experience with imposition software (e.g., Kodak Prinergy, Fiery Command WorkStation) is highly preferred.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of commercial print processes, color theory, trapping, bleed, and margins.
• Attributes: Strong attention to detail, excellent time-management skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines.

Mittera is a leading-edge company that provides commercial and digital printing, finishing, graphic design, data analytics, direct mail processing, and fulfillment services. Mittera's full-service approach connects data-driven revelations, bar-raising creative, and expertly printed materials to give our customers' brand recognition it deserves. Competitive compensation and robust benefits plans are offered. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Policies
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• 401K with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Volunteer Time Off

Mittera is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements