Graphic Pre-Press (Printing)
About The Position
Imprimus Labels & Packaging is a growing label and packaging manufacturer specializing in high-quality pressure-sensitive labels, flexible packaging, and shrink-sleeve products. We serve customers in the cosmetics, personal care, beverage, food, and dietary supplement industries. Our success is driven by our Core Values and a team-oriented culture focused on quality, accountability, and continuous improvement. Position Summary Under the direction of the Art Manager, the Graphics Pre-Press Technician supports label production by preparing customer artwork for direct-to-plate imaging. This role ensures all files are properly pre-flighted, color-managed, and production-ready for flexographic and digital printing. This is a hands-on, manufacturing-focused Pre-Press role within a fast-paced label printing environment.
Requirements
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Arts, Printing, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- 2–5 years of pre-press experience in a label, packaging, or printing environment preferred.
- Proficient with Mac-based design systems.
- Strong understanding of color management, trapping, imposition, and print tolerances.
- Close attention to detail and quality.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to read job tickets and production specifications.
- Basic math skills and the ability to use measurement tools.
- Comfortable working in a manufacturing setting.
- Must have close vision, color vision, and the ability to focus for detailed work.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with flexographic or digital label printing workflows.
Responsibilities
- Receive and pre-flight customer artwork files for label production.
- Review files for trapping, overprinting, resolution, bleeds, barcodes, and color accuracy.
- Convert files to CMYK and apply color corrections as needed.
- Prepare files for direct-to-plate output.
- Generate and review digital proofs for accuracy.
- Ensure customer approval is received before releasing the plate.
- Compare final files to job tickets and specifications.
- Archive completed jobs for future reference.
- Communicate with Customer Service and internal teams to resolve file issues.
- Maintain documentation and job records.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to quality and workflow.
- Stay current with pre-press technology, software, and printing standards.
Benefits
- Benefits begin on the first of the month following hire.
- Free $50,000 Life Insurance.
- Blue Shield Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans.
- Employer-funded HRA for medical expenses.
- 401(k) with company match after 90 days.
- Short and Long-Term Disability.
- Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts.
- Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Plan, and Critical Illness Insurance.
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
