Prepress Technician

Our client in the LANCASTER COUNTY, PA area is seeking a detail-oriented Prepress Technician to join our production team. The Prepress Technician is responsible for preparing, reviewing, and optimizing customer-supplied files to ensure accuracy, quality, and readiness for print production. This position supports daily prepress operations by managing digital workflows, troubleshooting file-related issues, maintaining color consistency, and ensuring jobs meet customer specifications and production requirements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, technically skilled, and able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced print manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and interpret job tickets, work orders, layouts, and production specifications to ensure accuracy.
• Prepare, correct, and optimize customer-supplied digital files to meet print production requirements.
• Review files for potential issues, including formatting, resolution, fonts, color consistency, and overall print readiness.
• Operate and manage digital prepress workflows and RIP software to support production requirements.
• Produce content and contract proofs for customer review and approval.
• Verify proofs and completed files to ensure accuracy and compliance with customer specifications.
• Troubleshoot file-related issues, identify causes, implement solutions, and communicate findings to Account Managers and/or Desktop Specialists.
• Maintain consistent color standards and quality throughout the prepress process.
• Organize and maintain digital files within the production workflow system.
• Communicate effectively with internal departments and customers regarding file issues, corrections, and production requirements.
• Work closely with production teams to ensure jobs move efficiently through the printing process and meet established deadlines.
• Follow all departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), quality standards, and company policies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support departmental and organizational needs.

Qualifications and Preferred Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in prepress, graphic production, or print manufacturing preferred.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat.
• Experience with FUSIONPRO, Kodak Prinergy or similar prepress workflow software preferred.
• Strong understanding of print production processes, file preparation, proofing, and color management.
• Experience working with both Apple and Windows operating systems.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet production deadlines.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced production environment.
• Willingness to learn new technologies, processes, and equipment as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: ONSITE

All information kept in strict confidence. We are recruiters dedicated exclusively to the printing/packaging industry. Contact Melissa Jones at mjones@printlink.com referencing BH1197