Mac Prepress Operator

The Macintosh Prepress Operator is responsible for preparing, verifying, and processing customer files for high-quality commercial print production using Macintosh-based prepress systems and industry-standard software. This role ensures all digital files meet production specifications, performs preflight checks, color management, imposition, proofing, and plate-ready file preparation while maintaining accuracy, quality, and production deadlines in a fast-paced printing environment.

What You'll Do:

Perform digital prepress functions including preflight and review of client-supplied files for proper file format, color break, fonts, and graphics to ensure they conform to client/printer specs.

Identify missing or problem components and communicate to appropriate internal staff.

Review customer-supplied files for accuracy, completeness, and printability using industry-standard preflight software.

Prepare files for offset, digital and variable data output. Add bleeds, convert colors, silhouette, color correct and profile images; create, clean up or apply die lines; manipulate pages for various binding and finishing (saddle-stitch, perfect bind, score, fold, etc.)

Create and verify impositions for sheetfed, web, and digital printing applications.

Perform color correction and color management to ensure accurate reproduction throughout the production process.

Generate and distribute digital and hard-copy proofs for customer and internal approvals.

Troubleshoot file issues, artwork discrepancies, font conflicts, image resolution problems, and other prepress-related challenges.

Export files in proper format for prepress RIP system.

What you Bring:

3+ years of experience in a commercial printing prepress environment.

Certificate, associate's degree, or equivalent training in Graphic Arts, Printing Technology, or a related field.

Advanced proficiency with Macintosh operating systems and Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat, and Photoshop.