Pre-Press Specialist

Federal Mfg•Oconomowoc, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At ProMach, we look for people who want to shine. Here, you can grow your career, share bold ideas, and make a real impact. CL&D has a great opportunity for a PrePress Technician in Oconomowoc, WI. The PrePress Technician uses MAC/PC extensively to modify and produce art and copy prints for the production of custom labels in a fast-paced, digital printing environment. Works efficiently and effectively with colleagues from Graphics, Sales, R&D, Production and Customer Service. We offer an open, communicative environment that fosters individual initiative. We pride ourselves in being a company where people are happy and choose to build a career. Pro Mach, Inc. was named to the Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S. seven times. We continue to introduce innovative products, enter new markets, expand our global presence, and actively acquire new capabilities. We have the rewards, opportunities, and the market strength of a large organization combined with the entrepreneurial culture of a small, fast-paced company. You will enjoy the benefits of working with a growing company that competes globally, with the personal touch and feel of a smaller company where you can make an impact every day. ProMach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pro Mach uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility of all new hires to work in the United States. Pro Mach is a drug-free workplace. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. ProMach may not be a brand you see on store or pharmacy shelves, but we are integral to your daily life, powering the processing and packaging machines behind consumer goods, food and nutrition, health, and everyday products. At ProMach, we are committed to responsibility, honesty, safety, and helping you grow. We seek individuals eager to shine—whether creative, strategic, technical, or persuasive—offering opportunities to shape your career in exciting directions. You’ll be challenged and rewarded, making an impact on our customers' performance while helping to build the future of packaging innovation. Our mission—to help customers protect their reputations and grow consumer trust—along with our core values, drives us to perform with passion, accountability, and proactive problem-solving. We emphasize collaboration and innovation, where every employee and voice matters, ensuring consistency and excellence in everything we do. When you join our team, you're not just taking a job; you're becoming part of something that lasts.

Requirements

Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office products; Database software; Design software; and Graphics MAC software programs, as necessary.
Proficient computer graphics skills including use of current and recent versions of all industry standard applications. These include but are not limited to Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Acrobat.
Individuals are expected to be able to produce work from within all Macintosh and Windows client/server operating systems.
Read and interpret documents in written, oral or design format such as templates, communications, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Must have strong oral and written communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Must be able to demonstrate excellent time management and organizational skills to multi-task and prioritize multiple objectives/tasks with high level of detail orientation.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
Associates Degree from a related field; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Esko Workflow Management is a plus.

Responsibilities

Work with electronic, customer supplied art files making color, text and digital image corrections to ensure the proper format, appearance and layout of final production files.
Ability to change file format received from customer to current software required.
Ability to take instructions from Prepress Planner and follow the CL&D standard operating procedures for template layout, typesetting, copy changes, digital image corrections, separating colors, making files digital print ready to produce an optimized art file to meet customer expectations.
Create electronic and printed proofs per customer demand.
Work with Press operator and Customer Service as necessary to signoff files for printing.
Prepare layout prints for internal and external customers, supervisor or other colleagues as requested.
Verify quality layout prints, proofs and files by checking for content accuracy and adhering to prepress standards.
Represent the company professionally at all times.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area daily.