Prepress Specialist

Federal Mfg•Inver Grove Heights, MN

2d•$25 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

The Prepress Specialist/Graphic Artist at ID Technology, formerly Lofton Label, Inc., in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, prepares, creates, modifies, and manages artwork and production files for label manufacturing. The role connects customers, sales, customer service, and production, ensuring artwork meets technical printing requirements and customer specifications. It supports prepress production, customer account management, proof generation, file preparation, color management, and plate output while maintaining quality standards and meeting deadlines. The position involves working independently and collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The company describes an open, communicative workplace that supports individual initiative and career growth.

Requirements

Must maintain a positive attitude.
An associate's degree or higher in Graphic Arts, Graphic Design, Prepress Technology, or a related field is preferred; equivalent education and relevant experience will be considered.
Previous prepress, graphic arts, printing, packaging, or label industry experience is preferred.
Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
Customer service or account management experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree or higher in Graphic Arts, Graphic Design, Prepress Technology, or a related field.
Previous prepress, graphic arts, printing, packaging, or label industry experience.
Experience in a manufacturing environment.
Customer service or account management experience.

Responsibilities

Review, evaluate, and preflight customer artwork for print readiness.
Create, modify, and reformat artwork files to meet production and RIP software requirements.
Generate customer proofs according to specifications and approval requirements.
Prepare production-ready files for flexographic and digital printing.
RIP artwork files and output printing plates as required.
Perform color correction and image adjustments when necessary.
Create soft-copy and hard-copy proofs based on customer expectations and specifications.
Update, maintain, and archive artwork files in an organized and accessible manner.
Implement artwork revisions and maintain version control.
Ensure graphics, layouts, and production files comply with job specifications and company standards.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
Prioritize workloads in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Respond promptly to changing customer and production needs.
Work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Maintain organized records and documentation to support efficient workflow management.