Proofer

Allied Printing Services, Inc.•Manchester, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Proofer / Rule-Up Technician is responsible for preparing, aligning, and verifying print layouts prior to production to ensure accuracy in positioning, margins, folds, and overall job setup. This role plays a critical part in bridging prepress and press operations by confirming that files, flats, and press layouts are correctly imposed and production ready. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of print layout, imposition, and press requirements, with a high level of precision and attention to detail.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training in graphic arts or printing preferred.
2+ years of experience in prepress, imposition, or press setup within a commercial printing environment.
Strong understanding of imposition, pagination, folding, and bindery processes.
Familiarity with prepress and imposition software (e.g., Kodak Preps, Heidelberg Prinect, or similar).
Working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat and/or Adobe Creative Suite.
Ability to read and interpret job tickets, layouts, and print specifications.
Strong mathematical and spatial reasoning skills for layout alignment.
High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

Perform rule-up (layout alignment) for printed materials, ensuring proper positioning, margins, bleeds, and trim marks.
Review and verify impositions for accuracy, including page sequencing, folding schemes, and binding requirements.
Generate and inspect proofs (digital or press proofs) to validate layout and content placement.
Ensure all files meet press specifications, including sheet size, gripper margins, color bars, and registration marks.
Collaborate with prepress, press operators, and finishing teams to confirm job requirements and resolve layout issues.
Identify and correct alignment, pagination, or formatting errors prior to plate making or press run.
Verify that customer specifications and job tickets are accurately translated into production layouts.
Maintain consistency across multiple versions or variable data projects.
Assist with troubleshooting layout or imposition issues during press setup.
Document changes and maintain version control throughout the workflow.