TECHNICIAN, PRE-PRESS

Inovar Packaging Group; Town of Butler (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and bonus program.

401(k) Retirement Plan with generous公司

Paid Time Off (PTO)

5k in tuition assistance

Job summary

Inovar Packaging Group, LLC, a premier flexographic and digital printing company in North America, seeks a Pre-press Technician in Butler, WI to prepare files for printing, perform preflight, verify barcodes, and collaborate with management, prepress, production, and customer service to ensure print quality.

Applicants should have an associate degree or related experience, plus proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, InDesign) and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, and InDesign.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel).
• Strong time management, organization, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to think critically, solve problems proactively, and deliver within deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a client-focused approach.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Prepare customer files for Flexographic and Digital printing, including trapping, stepping, and distortion.
• Preflighting on customer files.
• Maintain clear communication with Management, Prepress, Production, and Customer Service teams.
• Proofread all content for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and consistency.
• Perform barcode verification to maintain quality standards.
• Ordering and managing storage of Flexographic Plates.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Time management

Interpersonal & communication

Critical thinking

Work authorization

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree in graphics

Tools

Esko Workflow

PACKz software

Job description

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TECHNICIAN, PRE-PRESS

Full Time Clerical Wisconsin, Butler, WI, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 1542

Salary Range: $20.00 To $25.00 Hourly

This role is 8am to 4:30pm

About Inovar Packaging Group

Inovar Packaging Group, LLC is one of North America’s premier flexographic and digital printing companies, committed to the success of both our customers and employees. We continuously invest in the latest technology and equipment, driving innovation and delivering best-in-class products. Our culture is built on teamwork, trust, craftsmanship, and win-win partnerships that put the customer first.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay and bonus program.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 5k in tuition assistance

Position Overview:

The Prepress Technician plays a critical role in ensuring high-quality print production by preparing customer files for Flexographic and Digital printing. This position requires technical expertise in file preparation, proofreading, and barcode verification, as well as strong collaboration with management, prepress, production, and customer service teams. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, and capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare customer files for Flexographic and Digital printing, including trapping, stepping, and distortion.
• Preforming Preflight on customer files.
• Maintain clear communication with Management, Prepress, Production, and Customer Service teams.
• Proofread all content for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and consistency.
• Perform barcode verification to maintain quality standards.
• Ordering and managing storage of Flexographic Plates.

Basic Qualifications:

• Associate degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, and InDesign.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel).
• Strong time management, organization, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to think critically, solve problems proactively, and deliver within deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a client-focused approach.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in graphics or an industry-related field.
• Experience with Esko WorkfloworHybrid Cloudflow.
• Experience with PACKz software.
Background in Flexographic printing or label manufacturing prepress.Familiarity with general manufacturing and pre-production graphics manipulation.