Prepress Administrator

JohnsByrne•Niles, IL

1d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Prepress Administrator is responsible for managing the department's shared mailbox and ensuring all incoming requests are processed accurately and within required deadlines. This position serves as a central mailbox communication to the internal teams and the Prepress Department, coordinating time-sensitive requests, tracking deliverables, and following up with stakeholders to ensure work progresses efficiently.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced print manufacturing environment and communicate effectively with internal teams.
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud and PDF workflows required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive requests in a fast-paced production environment.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in prepress, graphic communications, print production, packaging, or a related manufacturing environment preferred; entry-level candidates with strong technical aptitude may be considered.
Familiarity with prepress proofing systems, digital file management, and Microsoft Office preferred.
Associate degree, trade school training, or coursework in Graphic Communications, Printing Technology, Design, or a related field preferred.
Experience with print production workflows, customer artwork review, proof generation, file organization, and internal production communication preferred.
Relevant graphic communications, printing, or Adobe software training/certifications preferred.
Experience with Adobe Acrobat Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, preflight tools, proofing systems, and production workflow software preferred.

Responsibilities

Use Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including Acrobat, Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop, to support prepress file preparation and basic file adjustments.
Create, prepare, and manage production-ready PDF files for internal review, customer approval, and production output.
Monitor and process requests from the Prepress mailbox, including laser printouts, PDF requests, proof requests, and related file-support needs.
Run high-resolution proofs and verify proof output for completeness, accuracy, and conformance to job requirements.
Communicate with teammates, project managers, production, and other internal departments to obtain missing files, approvals, instructions, or job information needed to keep work moving.
Review job tickets, specifications, and supporting documentation to understand job requirements, priorities, and deadlines.
Maintain organized digital files, proofs, revisions, and production records according to department procedures.
Assist with troubleshooting file, proof, or output issues and escalate concerns to the appropriate prepress team member or supervisor.
Follow JohnsByrne quality standards, safety practices, confidentiality requirements, and department procedures.
Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned to support prepress and production operations.
Generate laser printouts, PDF files, and high-resolution proofs as requested by internal customers.