PrePress Specialist

Federal Mfg•Oconomowoc, WI

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

CL&D, a division of ProMach, has an exciting opportunity for a Prepress Specialist based in Oconomowoc, WI. This is a hybrid role, three days in the office and two days at home. At CL&D, our Prepress Specialists play a critical role in transforming customer artwork into production-ready files for our flexographic printing operations. In this role, you'll work with customer-supplied artwork, making adjustments and corrections to ensure files meet both customer expectations and production requirements. You'll collaborate closely with Graphics, Sales, R&D, Production, and Customer Service teams to support the successful production of custom labels and packaging.

Requirements

One to two years of graphic design, prepress, or printing-related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Acrobat
Experience working in both Macintosh and Windows environments
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong communication, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
Ability to read and interpret specifications, templates, procedures, and customer requirements
Basic mathematical and measurement skills, including working with percentages, dimensions, and layout calculations

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Graphic Arts, Graphic Design, Printing Technology, or a related field preferred
Experience with Esko workflow systems is a plus

Responsibilities

Prepare and modify customer-supplied artwork files for flexographic printing production
Make color, text, image, and layout corrections to ensure files meet print and quality standards
Convert customer-provided files into formats compatible with current software and production requirements
Follow established prepress procedures for template setup, typesetting, copy changes, color separations, trapping, and file optimization
Create production-ready artwork files that meet customer specifications and printing requirements
Generate layout prints, mockups, and color-accurate digital proofs for internal and external customers
Review proofs and artwork for content accuracy, print quality, and compliance with prepress standards
Collaborate with Prepress, Sales, Customer Service, R&D, and Production teams to support project success
Maintain organized project files and documentation
Keep work areas clean, organized, and aligned with company standards