What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prepress Technician – Sign Manufacturing position at CAB Signs?
About the Position
This is a production-focused graphics role—not a creative design position. The position is starting at 16 hours, 2 days a week with some flexibility
You'll work with customer artwork to prepare files for production, typeset sign layouts, create customer proofs, organize production files, and ensure jobs are accurate before they reach our manufacturing team.
If you've worked in a sign shop, engraving shop, print shop, or manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Prepare customer artwork for sign production
- Typeset ADA signs, directories, nameplates, and other interior signage
- Create and send customer proofs for approval
- Set up production-ready files using CorelDRAW or Adobe Illustrator
- Organize and manage production artwork
- Nest parts efficiently to reduce material waste
- Verify sizes, materials, colors, and quantities
- Make minor artwork edits when needed
- Communicate with customers and coworkers regarding artwork questions or proof revisions
- Help ensure jobs move smoothly from the office to production
Qualifications
- Experience using CorelDRAW and/or Adobe Illustrator
- Previous experience in the sign, engraving, printing, or graphics industry preferred
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to read measurements and production specifications
- Able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Experience creating customer proofs is a plus
- Knowledge of ADA signage is a plus but not required
If you enjoy sign production, preparing artwork, and making sure every job is accurate before it reaches the shop floor, we'd love to hear from you.
Salary : $22 - $27