Prepress Operator

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