Prepress Technician

Job Title: Prepress Technician

Type: Full-Time (Flexible day/evening shifts available)

Pay: $20.00 – $30.00 / hour

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Prepress Technician who understands commercial offset printing as a true manufacturing process. You will independently review, troubleshoot, and prepare client files for production to ensure seamless output on press.

Key Responsibilities

• Preflight and fix customer-supplied files, checking trim, bleeds, fonts, color spaces, spot colors, transparencies, and overprints.
• Build impositions and process jobs using Kodak Prinergy and Kodak Preps.
• Generate press-ready PDFs, contract proofs, and digital proofs for client sign-off.
• Troubleshoot file issues using Adobe Creative Cloud and Enfocus PitStop.
• Coordinate with CSRs, sales, and press operators to resolve file errors and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience: Hands-on prepress background in commercial offset printing (sheetfed or web).
• Software: Proficient in Adobe CC (Acrobat, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Kodak Prinergy/Preps (or equivalent workflow software).
• Technical Skills: strong grasp of PDF preflighting, trapping, separations, CMYK/Pantone workflows, and press mechanics (dot gain, ink coverage, registration).
• Preferred: Familiarity with Kodak InSite, PitStop Pro, G7/GRACoL standards, and publication work (magazines, catalogs).

How to Apply Ready to take the next step in your career? Reach out directly today to apply or learn more!

• Phone: 207.618.6081
• Email: Chelsea.gallant@randstadusa.com
• Mobile App: Download the Randstad App & Apply Direct

salary: $20 - $30 per hour shift: First work hours: 7:30 AM - 4 PM education: High School

Responsibilities

• Review and preflight customer-supplied files for print readiness, correcting technical errors before production.
• Process print jobs through Kodak Prinergy workflow and build impositions using Kodak Preps.
• Verify page size, geometry, bleeds, trim, color spaces, spot colors, fonts, images, overprints, and transparencies.
• Generate and review press-ready PDFs, contract proofs, and online proofs for customer approval.
• Troubleshoot file, software (Adobe/PitStop), and workflow issues.
• Collaborate with Customer Service, pressroom staff, and clients to resolve file discrepancies clearly and efficiently.
• Maintain consistent quality standards and adhere to strict production deadlines.
• Hands-on experience in a commercial offset printing environment (sheetfed and/or heatset web).
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (Acrobat, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Experience with Kodak Prinergy Workflow and Kodak Preps imposition software (or comparable workflow systems with the ability to learn Prinergy quickly).
• Deep understanding of PDF preflighting, trapping, separations, CMYK, and Pantone spot-color workflows.
• strong troubleshooting abilities, high attention to detail, and sound decision-making skills.

The essential functions of this role include:

• wearing steel toe shoes
• manual lifting up to 40lbs
• standing for 8 hours at one time

Skills

• Kodak Prinergy Workflow
• Kodak Preps
• Adobe Creative Cloud
• (Adobe/PitStop

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.