Pre Press Technician

Our client, a specialty packaging facility focusing on design, manufacturing and distribution of custom paperboard cartons and folding cartons is currently looking for a mid level pre press technician. Core Responsibilities File Preflighting: Review customer files for correct fonts, bleeds, margins, and image resolution. Imposition and Layout: Arrange and format multiple page layouts onto single sheets to optimize efficiency. Color Management: Adjust color profiles, densities, and separations to match target print substrates. Proofing: Generate digital or physical mockups/proofs for client review and approval. Platemaking: Operate Computer-to-Plate (CTP) systems or imaging equipment to produce printing plates. Troubleshooting: Diagnose and fix corrupted files, missing elements, or formatting errors. Required Skills and Qualifications Software Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat). Technical Knowledge: Understanding of print production workflows, dot gain, and color models (CMYK/Pantone). Attention to Detail: High visual accuracy to spot alignment or color discrepancies early. Education & Experience: Typically requires a high school diploma alongside 1 to 3 years of hands-on prepress or graphic arts experience, or a technical certificate in print technology. Benefits: Full time Competitive hourly wages, Dental and vision care, Paid time off.

The technician is responsible for preflighting customer files, managing imposition, and handling color profiles to ensure print accuracy. They also operate CTP systems for platemaking and generate digital or physical proofs for client approval.

Candidates should have advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and a strong understanding of print production workflows and color models. A high school diploma and 1 to 3 years of prepress experience or a technical certificate in print technology are required.

• Dental Care • Vision Care • Paid Time Off

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• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Acrobat
• File Preflighting
• Imposition
• Layout
• Color Management
• Proofing
• Platemaking
• CTP Systems
• CMYK
• Pantone
• Print Production Workflow
• Dot Gain

• Manufacturing
• Creative & Media
• Art & Design
• Trades

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Aug 27, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level

Application method

Direct apply is available