PrePress Specialist

CL&D Graphics•Oconomowoc, WI

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

CL&D, a division of ProMach, is hiring a Prepress Specialist based in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. This hybrid role is performed three days in the office and two days at home. The position transforms customer-supplied artwork into production-ready files for flexographic printing operations, making adjustments and corrections so files meet customer expectations and production requirements. The specialist collaborates with Graphics, Sales, Research & Development, Production, Customer Service, and fellow Prepress team members to support the production of custom labels and packaging and to provide accurate proofs, mockups, and production files. ProMach describes an open, communicative environment that encourages individual initiative and offers growth opportunities. Compensation includes salary, medical and dental programs, life insurance, paid time off, and a retirement savings plan with a company match. Benefits eligibility begins on the first day of employment.

Requirements

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, including 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 percentages, dimensions, and layout calculations.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Graphic Arts, Graphic Design, Printing Technology, or a related field.
One to two years of graphic design, prepress, or printing-related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with Esko workflow systems.

Responsibilities

Prepare and modify customer-supplied artwork files for flexographic printing production.
Make color, text, image, and layout corrections to meet print and quality standards.
Convert customer-provided files into formats compatible with current software and production requirements.
Follow 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, Research & Development, and Production teams.
Maintain organized project files and documentation.
Keep work areas clean, organized, and aligned with company standards.