Prepress Desktop Operator

About Standard Printing Company

Standard Printing Company has operated since 1923, utilizing a combination of trained personnel, equipment, and technology. As an established offset and digital commercial printer, the company is seeking individuals interested in long-term careers with a reputable and expanding business. Our pursuit of success is guided by our fundamental values: serving as Customer Advocates, maintaining Operational Excellence, demonstrating Integrity, fostering Trust through Transparency, and remaining grounded in Tradition while dedicated to Progress.

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About the role

In this role, you serve as the critical link between customer files and the press — reviewing, preparing, and refining digital artwork so every job runs clean, accurate, and on color. This position demands sharp attention to detail, strong technical aptitude, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment where quality is non-negotiable.

Responsibilities

• Review work orders, customer notes, and digital paperwork to fully understand project requirements.
• Verify document sizes, margins, bleeds, and color separations; remove unused or extraneous colors.
• Confirm fonts, graphics, and images process correctly; troubleshoot file issues before they reach the press.
• Prepare files for refining/RIP and build accurate press impositions.
• Output proofs for review and save final pages as press-ready PDFs for the correct workflow.
• Process files through Kodak Prinergy and resolve preflight or workflow errors as they arise.
• Partner with CSR, Job Planning, and Production teams to keep jobs moving on schedule.
• Maintain consistent quality, accuracy, and attention to detail on every file that leaves your station.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of prepress, graphic design, or related production experience.
• Strong proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat).
• Experience with Kodak Prinergy workflow strongly preferred.
• Solid math skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work effectively across departments.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience plus a $2,000 hiring bonus.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) — available from your first day of employment.
• Ongoing training and real opportunities to advance with a company that invests in its people.

Join a stable, family-oriented team serving customers since 1923 — where your work matters and your contributions are recognized. Work with industry-leading prepress software and equipment, backed by a company that continually reinvests in technology.