Prepress Imposition Operator
One Allied Way Manchester, CT
Allied Printing Services, Inc. is a full-service commercial and financial printer that has been in operation since 1949 and are a print-media solutions provider in Manchester, CT. We have robust sheetfed, web, digital press capabilities, the largest bindery/finishing area in New England, mailing, fulfillment, kitting, Print-on-Demand and variable data capabilities. Should you meet the minimum requirements and want to succeed in a fast paced and growing family-run company, then this could be the right opportunity for you.
Prepress Imposition Operator
Allied Printing Services, Inc. currently is looking for an experienced Prepress Imposition Operator who is responsible for creating accurate press-ready impositions for commercial print projects, ensuring files are properly formatted, paginated, and optimized for efficient production. This role reviews customer artwork and job specifications, performs quality checks, and collaborates with pressroom and production teams to deliver high-quality printed products on schedule.
What You'll Do:
- Read and fully understand flat plans and folding dummies generated by the production planner.
- Identify missing or problem components and communicate to appropriate internal staff.
- Create flat layouts in Dynastrip imposition software per planning specifications.
- Correctly position pages, gaps/gutters, mark sets, color bars and other required elements according to specific press requirements.
- Identify the colors needed for the job (CMYK process and/or Pantone PMS colors) and generate correct color bars and takeoff bars for press.
- Ensure proper back up for double-sided work and generate nested layouts if needed.
- Impose full-form varnishes, coatings and dies.
- Export files in proper format for prepress RIP systems.
- Output laser proofs and check work for accuracy.
- Maintain safety, quality, maintenance and good manufacturing practices.
What you Bring:
- Graphic Design students are encouraged to apply.
- Knowledge of Mac-based computer systems.
- Demonstrated experience creating press-ready impositions for sheetfed, web offset, and digital printing presses.
- Proficiency with industry-standard prepress and workflow software, including Kodak Preps, Heidelberg Prinect, Quite Imposing, or similar imposition platforms.
- Experience working with PDF workflows, preflight processes, color management, and file preparation.
- Strong understanding of printing processes, bindery requirements, folding schemes, creep, shingling, bleeds, and trapping.
- Experience reviewing customer files and job specifications to ensure accurate production output.
- Knowledge of variable data printing (VDP), direct mail, and personalized print applications preferred.
- Familiarity with CTP (Computer-to-Plate) workflows and plate output processes is a plus.
- Ability to troubleshoot file issues and collaborate effectively with customer service, pressroom, and production teams.
Physical Requirements:
Sitting 50%, Walking 50%
The Details:
Job Type: Full Time
Shift Available & Schedule: 1st shift: 8:00am-4:00pm
Why You'll Love Working Here:
You'll join a supportive team that values innovation, teamwork, and growth. We're proud of our history but even more excited about the future - and we're looking for motivated people like you to help us get there. If you meet our minimum qualifications and are eager to thrive in a fast-paced, growing environment, we invite you to become part of our team. This is an excellent opportunity to build your career with a company that combines decades of expertise with a commitment to innovation and exceptional service.
Excellent Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Telehealth Services, Free Life Insurance policy, Additional Life Insurance Contribution, Free Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401(k) with a company match, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Holiday, 2nd (12%) & 3rd (15%) shift differentials, Paid Weekly, Growth Opportunities, Referral Bonus, Relocation Assistance Offered.
Allied Printing Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants and employees are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, military or veterans' status or any other legally protected status or basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Allied Printing Services, Inc. prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on these protected categories. If you need an accommodation to apply, please let us know.
