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Senior Prepress Operator

Houston, TX · On-site

$27 - $34/hr

Actively participate in daily prepress production, helping ensure accuracy and a continuous, efficient workflow throughout the department. * Preflight client supplied files, identify and resolve ...

Talent Guide USA

Prepress Tech

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$17.75 - $24/hr

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ICS Corporation

Prepress Specialist

West Deptford, NJ · On-site

$55K - $75K/yr

About Us: ICS Corporation is family-owned direct mail and marketing facility located in West ... Job Summary: The Prepress Specialist is responsible for preparing digital files for print ...

ICS Corporation

Prepress Specialist

Thorofare, NJ

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ICS Corporation

Prepress Specialist

Deptford, NJ · On-site

$55K - $75K/yr

About Us: ICS Corporation is family-owned direct mail and marketing facility located in West ... Job Summary: The Prepress Specialist is responsible for preparing digital files for print ...

Marie Leising & Associates, LLC

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Prepress Technician

Massapequa, NY · On-site

$30 - $36/hr

Able to work in a fast paced, high quality prepress environment. * Able to multi-task several ... projects simultaneously. * Individual and team contributor. * Work 1st shift (flexibility on hours)

Vomela

Prepress Operator

Englewood, CO · On-site

$25 - $28/hr

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Millennium Print Group

Prepress Operator

Greensboro, NC · On-site

$18.75 - $25.25/hr

Prepress Operator Join Millennium Print Group as a Prepress Operator! We're looking for a Prepress Operator to join our team in Greensboro, NC . If you're passionate about print production, graphic ...

Cummings Printing

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Prepress Technician

Hooksett, NH · On-site

$20 - $27/hr

That's where you come in. As our Electronic Prepress/CTP Operator, you'll be the critical link between digital design and physical print, preparing files with precision and operating the Computer-to ...

Advatix, Inc.

Offset Prepress Manager

Sturgis, MI · On-site

Offset Prepress Manager Location: Sturgis, MI HRforGrowth ® is engaged as the talent acquisition ... With a strong investment in advanced technologies, sustainability, and operational excellence, they ...

Oliver, Inc.

Prepress Operator

Brooklyn, OH

$28 - $30/hr

With more than 250 years of experience, multiple production facilities, and investment in ... Join Our Team Are you an experienced Prepress Operator with a passion for packaging and label ...

Oliver Inc.

Prepress Technician

Twinsburg, OH · On-site

$21 - $24/hr

With more than 250 years of experience, multiple production facilities, and investment in ... Join Our TeamAre you an experienced Prepress Technician with a passion for packaging and label ...

Trinity Press

Prepress Technician

Paterson, NJ · On-site

$18.75 - $25.25/hr

Company Description Trinity Press is a long-established printing company founded in 1983, dedicated ... Role Description The Prepress Technician role is a full-time, on-site position based in Paterson ...

ICS Corporation

Prepress Specialist

Thorofare, NJ · On-site

About Us: ICS Corporation is family-owned direct mail and marketing facility located in West ... Job Summary: The Prepress Specialist is responsible for preparing digital files for print ...

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Senior Prepress Operator

CME

Houston, TX • On-site

$27 - $34/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

We ae seeking an experienced Senior Prepress Operator to help maximize the efficiency, quality, and capabilities of our prepress department.

This is a hands-on leadership position for a highly skilled prepress professional with comprehensive knowledge of offset printing, small format digital printing, large format digital printing, and bindery applications. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to train and mentor team members while maintaining a high standard of production.


Key Responsibilities

  • Actively participate in daily prepress production, helping ensure accuracy and a continuous, efficient workflow throughout the department.
  • Preflight client supplied files, identify and resolve potential production issues, and ensure files are print ready.
  • Maintain brand color integrity through proper color management and production processes.
  • Manage color calibration throughout digital and offset presses.
  • Create accurate mockups, proofs, and go-by samples to ensure the outcome.
  • Perform impositioning for various printing, finishing and bindery requirements.
  • Collaborate with pressman and bindery operator on specialty projects.
  • Operate and maintain knowledge of plating systems, including the ability to run plates.
  • Setup files for CNC cutting.
  • Operate digital machinery when needed (sheet fed and roll fed digital).
  • Help establish and maintain efficient prepress procedures, standards and best practices
  • Collaboratively work with CSR and production management.
  • Maintain tidiness of work area, including keeping computers and printing equipment clean and in good repair

Qualifications

  • Extensive professional experience in commercial printing and prepress.
  • Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
  • Comprehensive understanding of prepress requirements for offset, digital, and large-format printing and bindery applications.
  • Strong understanding of color management, including spot colors, process color, and maintaining brand color accuracy. G7 certification is a strong plus.
  • Advanced experience with file pre-flighting and troubleshooting.
  • Strong knowledge of imposition and print/bindery requirements.
  • Experience with CTP/plating systems and plate production.
  • Experience operating digital presses and CNC cutting equipment is highly valued.
  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
  • Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment and meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrated ability and willingness to lead, train, and develop others.

Hours: 7:30-4:30 pm M-F

Vacation, Paid Holidays and Benefits

Overtime as needed on nights and weekends.

Preferred 7 Years Experience in Prepress/ File Intervention

Company Description

CME is a full-service branded communications company providing a wide range of solutions to help businesses bring their brands to life. Our capabilities are all under one roof, including offset printing, digital printing, grand-format printing, bindery and finishing, promotional product printing, uv printing, laser etching, and embroidery.
With a broad range of in-house capabilities, we are able to provide our customers with quality, consistency, and efficient turnaround from concept through finished product. We’re looking for talented people who take pride in their craft and want to be part of a team that continues to grow and expand what we can offer our customers.