Top 3 Printing Press Operators Jobs in Charlottesville, VA

Prepress Manager
T&N Printing Inc —Charlottesville, VA
- $28 - $32 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Supervising experience
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Screen Print Press Operator (in training)
Blue Ridge Graphics —Charlottesville, VA
- $15 - $18 an hour
- Temporary
- Background check
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Silk Screen Printer
Silk City Printing —Fork Union, VA
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- Basic math
- No experience needed
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Prepress Manager

T&N Printing Inc
Charlottesville, VA

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Job Details

Full-time
$28 - $32 an hour
2 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Life insurance

Qualifications

Customer communication
Teamwork
Color management
Team development
Attention to detail
Problem-solving
Prepress software
Technical troubleshooting support
Process management

Full Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Prepress Manager to lead our prepress department and ensure print-ready ﬁles are prepared accurately, eﬃciently, and to the highest quality standards. This position will oversee the prepress team, manage workﬂow and priorities, review customer ﬁles, coordinate proofs, and ensure consistent color and production quality throughout the printing process.

The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of commercial print production, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to lead a team in a fast-paced print shop environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepress & File Preparation

Manage the preparation and processing of customer artwork and production ﬁles.

Review ﬁles for proper dimensions, bleeds, resolution, fonts, color spaces, trapping, imposition, and other print speciﬁcations.

Identify and resolve ﬁle issues before they reach production.

Prepare ﬁles for digital, oﬀset, large-format, or other applicable printing processes.

Ensure ﬁles are properly imposed and prepared for plates, digital presses, or other production equipment.

Communicate with customers, sales staﬀ, and production personnel regarding ﬁle corrections and technical requirements.

Proofing & Quality Control

Manage the prooﬁng process and ensure proofs accurately represent the ﬁnal printed product. Review proofs for layout, color, content, registration, and production accuracy.

Establish and maintain quality-control procedures within the prepress department.

Troubleshoot print-quality issues and work with press and ﬁnishing departments to identify root causes. Maintain consistency and accuracy from customer-approved ﬁles through ﬁnal production.

Color Management

Oversee color management procedures and maintain consistent color reproduction.

Monitor color proﬁles, calibration, prooﬁng systems, and production standards.

Work closely with press operators to resolve color-related issues.

Maintain appropriate color workﬂows and standards across diﬀerent substrates and printing processes.

Team Leadership & Workflow

Supervise, train, and support prepress employees. Assign jobs and manage department priorities based on production schedules and deadlines.

Monitor workload and adjust staﬃng or workﬂow as needed.

Establish eﬃcient procedures to reduce errors, rework, and production delays.

Provide coaching, feedback, and performance support to team members.

Promote a culture of accuracy, accountability, communication, and continuous improvement.

Production Coordination

Work closely with sales, customer service, production, press, and ﬁnishing departments.

Help establish realistic production timelines and communicate potential issues before they aﬀect deadlines.

Troubleshoot technical problems and provide solutions to keep jobs moving.

Ensure all production ﬁles meet the shop's speciﬁcations before releasing them to production. Maintain organized job records and documentation.

Qualifications

3+ years of experience in prepress, print production, or a related ﬁeld; supervisory or management experience preferred.

Strong understanding of commercial printing and prepress workﬂows.

Proﬁciency with Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. Experience with PDF preﬂight, imposition, trapping, color separation, and ﬁle preparation.

Strong understanding of CMYK, spot colors, ICC color proﬁles, and color management.

Experience with digital and/or oﬀset printing workﬂows. Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality. Ability to manage multiple jobs and deadlines in a fast-paced production environment.

Strong communication and leadership skills.

Preferred Experience

Experience with prepress workﬂow automation or workﬂow-management systems.

Knowledge of RIP systems and digital front ends. Experience with large-format printing is a plus. Experience with CTP/plate production is a plus. Knowledge of variable-data printing is a plus.

Familiarity with industry color and print standards is preferred.

Key Attributes

Detail-oriented and quality-focused Organized and deadline-driven

A strong problem solver

An eﬀective team leader

Comfortable working under pressure Proactive in identifying production issues Strong in communication and collaboration Willing to be hands-on when needed

*This position is available immediately and offers full health, dental, and life insurance at zero cost to employee*

Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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