Prepress Operator
Niles, IL · On-site
$22 - $40/hr
Color separations and screening * PDF/X standards * Trapping and overprint settings * Bleed and trim specifications * Imposition software * Resolution and image optimization * Print proofing and ...
Prepress Operator
Niles, IL · On-site
$22 - $40/hr
Color separations and screening * PDF/X standards * Trapping and overprint settings * Bleed and trim specifications * Imposition software * Resolution and image optimization * Print proofing and ...
Prepress Operator
Niles, IL · On-site
$22 - $40/hr
Color separations and screening * PDF/X standards * Trapping and overprint settings * Bleed and trim specifications * Imposition software * Resolution and image optimization * Print proofing and ...
Prepress Operator
Niles, IL · On-site
$22 - $40/hr
Color separations and screening * PDF/X standards * Trapping and overprint settings * Bleed and trim specifications * Imposition software * Resolution and image optimization * Print proofing and ...
Supervisor, Integration & Separation
Chicago, IL · On-site
$95K - $192K/yr
Oversees assigned integration or separation workstreams and reviews analyses for quality ... race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including ...
Supervisor, Integration & Separation
Chicago, IL · On-site
$95K - $192K/yr
Oversees assigned integration or separation workstreams and reviews analyses for quality ... race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including ...
Senior Associate, Integration & Separation
Chicago, IL · On-site
$88K - $168K/yr
Performs analysis related to integration or separation planning, including functional readiness and ... race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including ...
Senior Associate, Integration & Separation
Chicago, IL · On-site
$88K - $168K/yr
Performs analysis related to integration or separation planning, including functional readiness and ... race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including ...
Senior Associate, Integration & Separation
Chicago, IL · On-site
$88K - $168K/yr
Performs analysis related to integration or separation planning, including functional readiness and ... race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including ...
Senior Associate, Integration & Separation
Chicago, IL · On-site
$88K - $168K/yr
Performs analysis related to integration or separation planning, including functional readiness and ... race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including ...
Business Performance Improvement - M&A Integration & Separation (Associate Director)
Chicago, IL · On-site
$156K - $256K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Experience supporting integration and separation initiatives, including pre-close planning, Day 1 ... All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color ...
Business Performance Improvement - M&A Integration & Separation (Associate Director)
Chicago, IL · On-site
$156K - $256K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Experience supporting integration and separation initiatives, including pre-close planning, Day 1 ... All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color ...
Business Performance Improvement - M&A Integration & Separation (Associate Director)
Chicago, IL · On-site
$180 - $230/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Experience supporting integration and separation initiatives, including pre-close planning, Day 1 ... All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color ...
New
Business Performance Improvement - M&A Integration & Separation (Associate Director)
Chicago, IL · On-site
$180 - $230/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Experience supporting integration and separation initiatives, including pre-close planning, Day 1 ... All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color ...
New
Account Specialist - Retail Focus
Saint Charles, IL · On-site
$44K - $78K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
May forward/review proofs with customer, obtain approval of materials, such as artwork, color separations, or ink samples. * Coordinate production of components with other internal plants and/or ...
Account Specialist - Retail Focus
Saint Charles, IL · On-site
$44K - $78K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
May forward/review proofs with customer, obtain approval of materials, such as artwork, color separations, or ink samples. * Coordinate production of components with other internal plants and/or ...
Print Prod Acct Spec 3 -Cus
Elk Grove Village, IL · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
May forward/review proofs with customer, and obtain approval of materials, such as artwork, color separations, or ink samples. * Coordinate production of components with other internal plants and/or ...
Quick apply
Print Prod Acct Spec 3 -Cus
Elk Grove Village, IL · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
May forward/review proofs with customer, and obtain approval of materials, such as artwork, color separations, or ink samples. * Coordinate production of components with other internal plants and/or ...
Print Prod Acct Spec 3 -Cus
Elk Grove Village, IL · On-site
$55K - $83K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
May forward/review proofs with customer, and obtain approval of materials, such as artwork, color separations, or ink samples. * Coordinate production of components with other internal plants and/or ...
Print Prod Acct Spec 3 -Cus
Elk Grove Village, IL · On-site
$55K - $83K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
May forward/review proofs with customer, and obtain approval of materials, such as artwork, color separations, or ink samples. * Coordinate production of components with other internal plants and/or ...
Print Prod Acct Spec 3 -Cus
Elk Grove Village, IL · On-site
$55K - $83K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
May forward/review proofs with customer, and obtain approval of materials, such as artwork, color separations, or ink samples. * Coordinate production of components with other internal plants and/or ...
Print Prod Acct Spec 3 -Cus
Elk Grove Village, IL · On-site
$55K - $83K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
May forward/review proofs with customer, and obtain approval of materials, such as artwork, color separations, or ink samples. * Coordinate production of components with other internal plants and/or ...
DoD Skillbridge Intern
$15.50 - $20.50/hr
Medical
Retirement
Upon separation, you will receive an Honorable Discharge * Command (O-4 above) approval for ... All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color ...
DoD Skillbridge Intern
$15.50 - $20.50/hr
Medical
Retirement
Upon separation, you will receive an Honorable Discharge * Command (O-4 above) approval for ... All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color ...
EXTRUDING CREW MEMBER 2nd Shift (Monday-Thursday)
Roselle, IL · On-site
$18.50/hr
Use equipment that will take production scrap and separate into recycled state for reuse and ... Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to ...
Quick apply
EXTRUDING CREW MEMBER 2nd Shift (Monday-Thursday)
Roselle, IL · On-site
$18.50/hr
Use equipment that will take production scrap and separate into recycled state for reuse and ... Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to ...
Zinc Die Cast Operator (2nd shift)
Norridge, IL · On-site
$17/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Separate parts from runners/objects * Operate all scales and report any issues with equipment or process * At the beginning of every shift, verify that shop ticket holder, color cone, color stamps ...
Zinc Die Cast Operator (2nd shift)
Norridge, IL · On-site
$17/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Separate parts from runners/objects * Operate all scales and report any issues with equipment or process * At the beginning of every shift, verify that shop ticket holder, color cone, color stamps ...
Shift Manager
Chicago, IL · On-site
$17.80 - $19.30/hr
PTO
However, this franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from McDonald's USA. If you ... We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry, sex ...
Shift Manager
Chicago, IL · On-site
$17.80 - $19.30/hr
PTO
However, this franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from McDonald's USA. If you ... We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry, sex ...
Maintenance
Chicago, IL · On-site
$17 - $18/hr
PTO
However, this franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from McDonald's USA. If you ... We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry, sex ...
Maintenance
Chicago, IL · On-site
$17 - $18/hr
PTO
However, this franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from McDonald's USA. If you ... We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry, sex ...
Shift Manager
Oak Lawn, IL · On-site
$17.80 - $19.30/hr
PTO
However, this franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from McDonald's USA. If you ... We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry, sex ...
Shift Manager
Oak Lawn, IL · On-site
$17.80 - $19.30/hr
PTO
However, this franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from McDonald's USA. If you ... We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry, sex ...
Maintenance
Chicago, IL · On-site
$17 - $18/hr
PTO
However, this franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from McDonald's USA. If you ... We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry, sex ...
Maintenance
Chicago, IL · On-site
$17 - $18/hr
PTO
However, this franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from McDonald's USA. If you ... We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry, sex ...
Shift Manager
Chicago, IL · On-site
$17.80 - $19.30/hr
PTO
However, this franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from McDonald's USA. If you ... We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry, sex ...
Shift Manager
Chicago, IL · On-site
$17.80 - $19.30/hr
PTO
However, this franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from McDonald's USA. If you ... We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry, sex ...
Shift Manager
Chicago, IL · On-site
$17.80 - $19.30/hr
PTO
However, this franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from McDonald's USA. If you ... We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry, sex ...
Shift Manager
Chicago, IL · On-site
$17.80 - $19.30/hr
PTO
However, this franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from McDonald's USA. If you ... We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry, sex ...
Color Separator information
See Chicago, IL salary details
$33K - $36.6K
4% of jobs
$36.6K - $40.3K
17% of jobs
$40.9K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$40.3K - $43.9K
20% of jobs
The median wage is $46.4K / yr.
$43.9K - $47.6K
13% of jobs
$47.6K - $51.2K
5% of jobs
$51.2K - $54.9K
6% of jobs
$54.9K - $58.5K
6% of jobs
$60.4K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$58.5K - $62.2K
5% of jobs
$62.2K - $65.8K
5% of jobs
$65.8K - $69.5K
11% of jobs
$69.5K - $73.1K
6% of jobs
$33K
$51.5K
$73.1K
How much do color separator jobs pay per year?
As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for color separator in Chicago, IL is $51,517.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,700.00 and $62,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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$22 - $40/hr
Full-time
Posted 24 days ago
Job description
Prepress Operator Position Summary
The Prepress Operator is responsible for preparing customer artwork and production files for printing by ensuring all files meet company, customer, and press requirements. This role performs file review, correction, color management, proof generation, imposition, and workflow processing to ensure efficient production and high-quality printed products. The Prepress Operator works closely with Project Managers, Client services, Sales, plating and the press room, to resolve artwork issues and maintain production schedules.
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Technical Knowledge
Physical Requirements
Success Metrics
Compliance with customer specifications and production standards
The Prepress Operator is responsible for preparing customer artwork and production files for printing by ensuring all files meet company, customer, and press requirements. This role performs file review, correction, color management, proof generation, imposition, and workflow processing to ensure efficient production and high-quality printed products. The Prepress Operator works closely with Project Managers, Client services, Sales, plating and the press room, to resolve artwork issues and maintain production schedules.
Key Responsibilities
- Review incoming customer artwork for printability and production compatibility.
- Verify file specifications including dimensions, bleeds, margins, resolution, fonts, and color builds.
- Correct artwork issues while maintaining customer design intent.
- Create and manage production-ready PDF files.
- Generate digital and hard-copy proofs for customer approval.
- Execute trapping, imposition, and nesting as required.
- Prepare files for offset printing.
- Create press-ready files according to equipment, substrate and finishes required.
- Maintain file organization, revision control, and production documentation.
- Communicate artwork concerns and technical requirements to internal customers.
- Troubleshoot file-related production issues and implement corrective actions.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to workflow efficiency and quality.
- Adhere to company quality standards, safety practices, and production procedures.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; Associate degree in Graphic Communications, Printing Technology, or related field preferred.
- 2+ years of experience in a prepress, graphic arts, packaging, or printing environment.
- Proficiency with the Adobe® Creative Cloud: Adobe® Acrobat Pro, Adobe® Illustrator, Adobe® Photoshop, Adobe® InDesign.
- Strong understanding of PDF workflows and print production standards.
- Knowledge of color management.
- Experience with proofing systems, KODAK PRINERGY® and PREPS®, Enfocus PitStop Pro®.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
- Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of offset printing, foil, em-, de-bossing for packaging.
- Experience with barcodes, variable data printing, and packaging artwork.
- Understanding of G7, GRACoL, SWOP, or other color standards.
- Experience working within ISO or quality-controlled manufacturing environments.
Technical Knowledge
- CMYK, RGB, spot colors
- Color separations and screening
- PDF/X standards
- Trapping and overprint settings
- Bleed and trim specifications
- Imposition software
- Resolution and image optimization
- Print proofing and color matching
- Press and finishing requirements
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods.
- Visual abilities: close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Success Metrics
- Accuracy of production files
- On-time job preparation
- Reduction of press delays caused by file issues
Compliance with customer specifications and production standards