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Prepress Operator

Niles, IL · On-site

$22 - $38/hr

Prepress Operator Position Summary The Prepress Operator is responsible for preparing customer ... Adobe ® Acrobat Pro, Adobe ® Illustrator, Adobe ® Photoshop, Adobe ® InDesign. * Strong ...

Prepress Operator

Niles, IL · On-site

$22 - $38/hr

Prepress Operator/Platemaking Position Summary The Prepress Operator/Platemaker is responsible for ... Adobe ® Acrobat Pro, Adobe ® Illustrator, Adobe ® Photoshop, Adobe ® InDesign. · Strong ...

Prepress Operator

Niles, IL · On-site

$22 - $38/hr

Prepress Operator/Platemaking Position Summary The Prepress Operator/Platemaker is responsible for ... Adobe ® Acrobat Pro, Adobe ® Illustrator, Adobe ® Photoshop, Adobe ® InDesign. • Strong ...

Pre-Flight Operator

Miramar, FL · On-site

$17.75 - $24/hr

Prociency in Adobe InDesign, Acrobat, Illustrator, and Photoshop * Comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with shifting priorities * Strong written and verbal communication skills ...

... Photoshop and Lightroom. As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer (or Applied Scientist), you will ... Excellent problem-solving and communication skills; comfortable operating in fast-moving, ambiguous ...

... Photoshop and Lightroom. As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer (or Applied Scientist), you will ... Excellent problem-solving and communication skills; comfortable operating in fast-moving, ambiguous ...

... Photoshop and Lightroom. As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer (or Applied Scientist), you will ... Excellent problem-solving and communication skills; comfortable operating in fast-moving, ambiguous ...

Prepress Operator

Plymouth, MI · On-site

$18.25 - $24.75/hr

The operator collaborates closely with graphic designers, print technicians, and production ... Proficiency with prepress software such as Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator ...

PrePress/PreProduction Operator

Freehold, NJ · On-site

$19.25 - $26/hr

Organize and maintain basic computer hardware and their operating systems, including Mac OS and ... production skills in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Adobe Acrobat. The candidate must be ...

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Pre-Press Operator

Anaheim, CA · On-site

$22 - $30/hr

Prepress Operator Apprentice Shift: Swing Shift (Typically 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM / Monday - Friday ... Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) is a major plus. * Visual ...

... Photoshop and Lightroom. As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer (or Applied Scientist), you will ... Excellent problem-solving and communication skills; comfortable operating in fast-moving, ambiguous ...

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Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite , particularly Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop ... Experience operating digital presses and CNC cutting equipment is highly valued. * Excellent ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for photoshop operator in the United States is $20.07, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $22.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Prepress Operator

Niles, IL • On-site

$22 - $38/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 16 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

  • 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