What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prepress Technician position at Double Envelope?
Company Overview
Double Envelope is a leading manufacturer specializing in custom envelopes, mailers, and specialty packaging for the statement processing, direct mail, and catalog industries. With four manufacturing facilities across multiple locations, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality products through innovative printing and production techniques.
Overview
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Prepress Technician to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be instrumental in preparing digital files for printing, ensuring color accuracy, and optimizing files for various printing processes. Your mechanical knowledge and manufacturing experience will help maintain smooth operations across our printing and packaging lines, supporting our commitment to excellence.
Essential job duties include the following:
- Making plates using Esko Artwork software.
- Checking artwork for potential issues before making plates
- Imposition of plates for the most efficient fit
- Maintaining file structure for plate files in the plate department
- Preparing and mounting plates to meet correct machine specifications (tolerances)
- Providing technical support/advice when needed
- Keeping computer desktops in order and workstations clean
- Maintaining plate filing & recycling system
- Maintaining plate room equipment & monitoring materials
Experience
- Proven experience in prepress operations within a manufacturing or packaging environment.
- Mechanical knowledge related to printing presses, such as flexo or screen printing equipment.
- Previous work in packaging or print production environments is highly desirable. Join us to be part of a vibrant team dedicated to producing top-tier packaging solutions! We value innovation, precision, and teamwork—qualities that drive our success every day.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Specialized coursework/experience in graphic design and /or digital prepress.
- Minimum of 5 years general work experience and 5 years in a print environment
- Ability to work well with others
- Must maintain a professional attitude
- Basic computer knowledge
Other Skills/Abilities
- Ability to work under pressure and make good decisions
- Ability to multitask and pay close attention to detail
About Double Envelope:
A 100% Employee-Owned Company, Double Envelope is a custom envelope manufacturer and web offset printer producing envelopes, mailers, and specialty packaging for the statement processing, direct mail, and catalog industries. Double Envelope operates four manufacturing plants located in Roanoke, VA; Gainesville, FL; Angola, IN; and Middle River, MD.
Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $55,000