Prepress Technician

Advatix, Inc.•Sturgis, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Prepress Technician is responsible for preparing customer artwork and production files to ensure accurate, efficient, high-quality print output in a specialty packaging environment. This role supports the production workflow through file preflight, retouching, layout preparation, plate-ready file setup, and close coordination with production, quality, and customer-facing teams to ensure packaging graphics meet specification, brand, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
2+ years of experience in prepress, graphic production, packaging graphics, or commercial print production preferred
Working knowledge of print production concepts such as color separations, trapping, bleeds, resolution, imposition, proofing, and file preflight
Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud applications, especially Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, and InDesign
Familiarity with packaging artwork, die lines, and production specifications in a manufacturing or converting environment
Ability to manage multiple jobs, revisions, and deadlines with strong accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Basic understanding of color management, print quality standards, and plate output workflows

Nice To Haves

associate degree, certificate, or technical training in graphic communications, printing technology, prepress, or a related field preferred
Experience in folding cartons, healthcare packaging, or regulated print environments
Familiarity with CTP workflows, packaging layout software, CF2 file handling, and proofing systems
Exposure to ISO-based quality systems, CGMP environments, or G7 print standards
Experience supporting offset printing operations or working closely with pressroom and finishing teams.

Responsibilities

Review customer artwork, specifications, and job tickets to confirm file readiness, dimensions, color builds, die lines, copy, barcode placement, and print compatibility
Preflight digital files and identify issues related to resolution, fonts, trapping, bleeds, overprints, separations, and graphic integrity before production release
Prepare press-ready files for carton, inserts, label, and other packaging applications produced within MAX Solutions’ print environment
Support computer-to-plate workflows and help maintain efficient file preparation processes that improve speed, reduce cost, and support production quality
Perform image retouching, color correction, and page or layout adjustments to align artwork with customer requirements and manufacturing standards
Build and revise layouts, including CF2 page layout and related structural or graphics preparation tasks used in packaging production
Verify that files align with color management expectations and G7-oriented print quality requirements
Collaborate with press operators, structural design, quality, customer service, and other internal teams to resolve file issues and support successful job launches
Generate proofs or file outputs for internal review and customer approval, ensuring version control and documentation accuracy
Maintain organized electronic files, revision histories, templates, and production records in accordance with department procedures
Troubleshoot prepress workflow problems and escalate recurring quality, artwork, or compatibility issues when needed
Follow company safety, quality, housekeeping, and standard operating procedures at all times