Prepress Technician

Requisition #: 21024

Functional Area: Graphic Design; Pre-Press

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Options: In Office at Location Specified Above #LI-Onsite

Work Hours: 7am - 3pm / Monday - Friday

Position Summary

We have a unique opportunity to join our Prepress team at our corporate headquarters in Neenah, WI. This position has become available as a result of a long-tenured associates retirement, reflecting the importance and stability of the role within our organization.

As a Prepress Technician, you will play a critical role in preparing publications, handbooks, forms, and other print materials for production. Youll create, format, review, and process electronic files to ensure they meet established quality and production standards, helping deliver accurate, high-quality products to our customers.

This position is based onsite at our corporate campus in Neenah, WI, where youll collaborate closely with manufacturing and production teams.

Job Responsibilities

• Processes and manages electronic job files in accordance with established procedures using XPP publishing software.
• Operates prepress software to optimize efficient workflow.
• Prepares assigned products in alignment with manufacturing schedules and production requirements.
• Exports files utilizing XPP publishing software.
• Uses both Windows and macOS platforms to prepare and process production files.
• Collaborates with appropriate staff and other departments to exchange job-related information, resolve production issues, and ensure quality requirements are met.
• Performs documented quality checks to verify file accuracy and production readiness.
• Records time and materials into Shop Floor Data Collection system.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

Prepress Technician:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in prepress, desktop publishing, typesetting, graphic production, or a related production environment.

Computer Skills:

• Knowledge of macOS and Windows platforms.
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud applications, particularly Acrobat Pro and InDesign.
• Strong typesetting and document composition skills.

Other Skills/Qualifications:

• Knowledge of imposition is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail.

Physical Requirements

Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment. Work involves operation of personal computer equipment for extended periods of time.

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