Prepress Technician

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Additional training in graphic design, digital printing, prepress operations, or computer-aided design (CAD) is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, production specifications, layouts, and printing instructions.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to learn print production software and digital workflow systems.

Experience Requirements

• 1 years of experience in prepress, digital printing, graphic production, print manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
• Experience preparing artwork, production files, and press-ready layouts for printing.
• Familiarity with CAD software, digital imaging systems, file management, and production workflows.
• Experience performing quality checks and troubleshooting file, layout, or formatting issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify artwork, formatting, and production errors.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills in a fast-paced production environment.
• Analytical problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with production, design, and manufacturing teams.
• Adaptability to changing technology, production requirements, and customer specifications.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and work at a computer workstation for extended periods.
• Frequent visual inspection of artwork, proofs, layouts, and digital files.
• Ability to use standard office and production equipment, including computers and imaging systems.
• Capability to occasionally lift and move materials, files, or production supplies as needed.

Job Duties

• Review customer artwork, job tickets, and production specifications to create accurate, press-ready files for digital print production.
• Develop, modify, and validate layouts using CAD, digital imaging, and prepress software to ensure compliance with production requirements.
• Prepare production files by applying registration marks, color bars, masking, plate identification information, and other print specifications.
• Inspect digital artwork, proofs, images, and layouts for quality, accuracy, completeness, and formatting issues before production.
• Launch and monitor digital imaging or plate-making processes while ensuring production standards are met.
• Enter, maintain, retrieve, and organize production data, digital files, and completed work orders within company systems.
• Collaborate with production and operations teams to resolve artwork, layout, and workflow issues while meeting customer deadlines.

Benefits

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.