Prepress Operator

About the role

The Prepress Operator coordinates all tasks involved in preparing files for print, including layout, design, color correction, and troubleshooting production issues.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and verify layouts, printing tiles, and preflight files for accuracy and quality
• Communicate with customers and sales staff to understand and meet prepress requirements
• Provide technical quality control to maintain standards superior to competitors
• Collaborate with CAD and Estimating departments to develop cost-effective, production-ready solutions
• Oversee recreation of competitor parts and coordinate with project planning and sales to ensure manufacturability
• Manage file transfers from design and CAD to prepress to ensure prototype accuracy
• Serve as a technical resource for digital printing and communicate with customers on technical issues as needed
• Act as a liaison between customers, sales, and production to facilitate smooth workflows
• Stay updated on new technologies and increase creative knowledge
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Architecture, or related field preferred, or equivalent education and experience
• Proficient in four-color process prepress output and digital printing artwork generation
• Knowledgeable in CAD/CAM applications and design software
• Ability to provide prepress specifications for production parts and supervise digital job setup
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interface effectively across departments and with customers
• Detail-oriented, a good listener, and solution-focused

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources

Pay

Hourly Pay Range: $25 - $28 USD