Prepress Operator
$70kSystem One
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Prepress Operator Location: South Plainfield, NJ Type: Direct Hire Compensation: $70,000 annually Contractor Work Model: Onsite Hours: Evening shift (typically 3:00 PM–11:30 PM , includes 30-minute unpaid)
About the role:
Join a fast-paced commercial print and direct mail operation supporting national clients. This position is ideal for a hands-on prepress professional who can manage multiple files/jobs at once, troubleshoot production issues, and collaborate closely with production and other internal teams to ensure accurate, on-time output.
Key responsibilities:
- Prepare customer files for production and ensure print-ready accuracy
- Create, output, and distribute digital color proofs for client approval
- Perform minor type/text edits as requested
- Execute layouts, imposition , and file set-up for press
- Run and support server-based prepress workflows (RIP/trap) per internal SOPs
- Output proofs, impose jobs, and image plates
- Partner with internal teams to meet tight turnaround and quality standards
- Additional duties as assigned
Required experience & qualifications:
- 5+ years of recent commercial print prepress experience (must be current/recent—not freelance or design-only backgrounds)
- Strong proficiency with layouts and imposition
- Experience with at least one of the following prepress/workflow systems (required):
- Xitron Sierra / Sierra
- Kodak Prinergy
- EFI Apogee
- Fuji XMF
- Working knowledge of both Mac and Windows desktop publishing environments
- Strong troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under deadlines
Preferred:
- Variable data / VDP exposure; XMPie experience is a plus (not required)
Benefits:
- 401(k) with 3% company match
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
- PTO and paid holidays
- Benefits eligible after 60 days
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