Printing Desktop Operator (Prepress Technician) – All shifts

Mittera; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D Policies

Short and Long-Term Disability

401K with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Job summary

Mittera Group in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a Printing Desktop Operator to prepare, review, and format digital files for high-quality commercial print production. The role focuses on file prep, impositions, and ensuring accuracy before press runs.

You will work with designers, sales, and press operators, perform quality checks on proofs, and troubleshoot file issues. Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud and imposition software is required, with 2+ years in prepress or commercial print.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in prepress, desktop publishing, or a commercial print environment.
• XMF Experience a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat Pro).
• Experience with imposition software (Kodak Prinergy, Fiery Command WorkStation) is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Deadline driven

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Acrobat Pro

Kodak Prinergy

Fiery Command WorkStation

Job description

Printing Desktop Operator

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

• 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.

Benefits

• 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