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Lead Prepress Technician Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Prepress Technician

Bensenville, IL · On-site

$28 - $35/hr

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to advance to a Lead Prepress Specialist role, overseeing the prepress workflow and team operations. ROLE QUALIFICATIONS: * High School or Equivalent

Prepress Lead

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$22 - $26/hr

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Large Format Prepress Technician to join our production team. This role is responsible for preparing, troubleshooting, and optimizing customer artwork ...

Prepress Lead

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$22 - $26/hr

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Large Format Prepress Technician to join our production team. This role is responsible for preparing, troubleshooting, and optimizing customer artwork ...

Prepress Tech

Louisville, KY · On-site

$17.75 - $23.75/hr

Prepress Specialist / Prepress Lead Growing Print Manufacturing Company | Stable Career Opportunity We are seeking an experienced and motivated Prepress Specialist / Prepress Lead to join our team in ...

Prepress Tech

Nashville, TN · On-site

$17.75 - $24/hr

Prepress Specialist / Prepress Lead Growing Print Manufacturing Company | Stable Career Opportunity We are seeking an experienced and motivated Prepress Specialist / Prepress Lead to join our team in ...

Prepress Tech

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$17.75 - $23.75/hr

Prepress Specialist / Prepress Lead Growing Print Manufacturing Company | Stable Career Opportunity We are seeking an experienced and motivated Prepress Specialist / Prepress Lead to join our team in ...

Prepress Manager

Chanhassen, MN · On-site

$83K - $105K/yr

This role is responsible for overseeing a team of technicians, optimizing work processes, balancing ... lead research and testing of new software, tools, and methods for print production innovation ...

Leadership experience, or the clear readiness for it: you can set standards, train technicians, and ... lead or supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Benefits ...

Lead Print Operator

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$16.25 - $21.25/hr

Lead and supervise a team of print operators, assigning tasks, monitoring workloads, and ... Collaborate with designers, prepress technicians, and other departments to ensure accurate file ...

Digital Service Manager

Duluth, GA · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Leadership experience, or the clear readiness for it: you can set standards, train technicians, and ... prepress, premedia, or data/composition in a commercial print environment, including lead or ...

Press Lead

Saint Petersburg, FL · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

Collecting production data to evaluate technician's progress or shortfalls. In depth knowledge of ... troubleshoot prepress equipment. * Inspect and sign off on color OK's for specialty jobs and ...

... the Prepress Lead. As an entry level on-the-job training position for skill, this may include ... On-the-job training entry position for technician position. * Must be at work on time as scheduled.

... the Prepress Lead. As an entry level on-the-job training position for skill, this may include ... On-the-job training entry position for technician position. * Must be at work on time as scheduled.

Be Seen First

Work closely with Customer Service, Estimating, Prepress, and other production departments ... Coordinate service calls and repairs directly with equipment manufacturers and technicians.

Be Seen First

Work closely with Customer Service, Estimating, Prepress, and other production departments ... Coordinate service calls and repairs directly with equipment manufacturers and technicians.

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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for lead prepress technician in the United States is $21.92, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.79 and $23.80 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Prepress Technician

Bensenville, IL • On-site

W3Global Inc.
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 501 - 1,000 employees

$28 - $35/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 26 days ago


Job description

Full job description

We are looking for a detail-oriented and skilled Prepress Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for receiving and preparing client files, ensuring accuracy, and generating production-ready materials. This position involves tasks like pre-flighting artwork, creating PDF and hard copy proofs, and making flexo and jet plates. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to advance to a Lead Prepress Specialist role, overseeing the prepress workflow and team operations.

ROLE QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School or Equivalent

  • Adobe Creative Suite

  • Pre-flight/ Prepress experience

  • Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and align operations and sales processes to achieve business results

  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, resourcefully with minimal oversight

  • Experience of at least 1 year

  • Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite and Quark

  • Mac Computer Programs Used:

  • Quark

  • Adobe Creative Suites

Skill Requirements Ability to work at an advanced level on a Mac in Adobe Creative Suites and Quark. Ability to follow an order all the way through completion beginning from art arrival to layout to manufactured end product.Duties/Responsibilities Typesetting, composition, trapping, stepping, image placement and color modification

Description: Prepare and RIP client supplied digital files for color printing

Benefits Competitive salary package

  • Work closely with customer service to ensure complete customer satisfaction with final product.

  • Must be self motivated, detail oriented, posses time awareness and be able to work with limited direction under a dept manager

  • Knowledge of Esko's Automation Engine and Digital Flexo Suite helpful

  • Perform routine maintenance on all equipment.

  • Making plates and setting up files

  • Pre-flighting client supplied files and make necessary changes to ready for print.

  • Proofread all generated artwork including customer artwork and final approved files

  • Output files to imagesetters or cdi, depending on plate requirements

  • Maintain knowledge of all output devices including proofing equipment, cdi and processors

  • Ensure that files are properly set up and consistent with what the customer desires.

  • Prep the file for the printing process (file manipulation, font sourcing/substitution, file identification, placement, etc.)

  • Process PDF, and graphics files that come in e-mail, delivery, walk in, or other method.

  • Ensure required resources are available to complete job (media, fonts, graphics, etc.).

  • Respond appropriately to fault, error, and alert messages.

  • Evaluate output and adjust to obtain a desired level of image quality.

  • Troubleshoot problems that occur during job submission or the printing process.

  • Address problematic orders and customer complaints.

  • Process, comprehend, and follow detailed written and verbal instructions.

  • Gather, organize, and wrap completed work for delivery to customer or next department.

  • Report mechanical failure to the Production Manager.

  • Conscientious and consistent effort to quickly and accurately complete each task and/or job is the company's productivity standard.

  • Perform any other tasks, duties, or functions directed by the Production.

  • Health & Dental Insurance

  • 401K including profit sharing

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)

  • 401(k) matching

  • Dental insurance

  • Health insurance

  • Life insurance

  • Paid time off

  • Vision insurance

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Adobe Creative Suite and Quark: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person


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About W3Global

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W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs. As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Frisco, TX, US

Year founded

2006