Top 5 Prepress operator Jobs in Arlington Heights, Il

Prepress Operator
JohnsByrne —Niles, IL
- $22 - $40 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to sit for extended periods
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Prepress Operator
Diamond Envelope —Aurora, IL
- In person
- Entry level
- Paid training
Prelim/Prepress Operator III
RR Donnelley —Saint Charles, IL
- $29.30 - $38.50 an hour
- Overtime
- Customer service
- Pass drug screening
- Senior level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Prepress Operator
JohnsByrne —Niles, IL
High school diploma or equivalent; Associate degree in Graphic Communications, Printing Technology, or related field preferred.
$22 - $40 an hour
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Prepress Operator
Diamond Envelope —Aurora, IL
Prepare and generate prepress proofs (digital or other formats) to match the appearance of the final printed product.

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Prepress Operator

JohnsByrne -
Niles, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$22 - $40 an hour

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Prepress software
Technical Proficiency
Adobe Acrobat

Full Job Description

Prepress Operator Position Summary

The Prepress Operator is responsible for preparing customer artwork and production files for printing by ensuring all files meet company, customer, and press requirements. This role performs file review, correction, color management, proof generation, imposition, and workflow processing to ensure efficient production and high-quality printed products. The Prepress Operator works closely with Project Managers, Client services, Sales, plating and the press room, to resolve artwork issues and maintain production schedules.

Key Responsibilities

Review incoming customer artwork for printability and production compatibility.
Verify file specifications including dimensions, bleeds, margins, resolution, fonts, and color builds.
Correct artwork issues while maintaining customer design intent.
Create and manage production-ready PDF files.
Generate digital and hard-copy proofs for customer approval.
Execute trapping, imposition, and nesting as required.
Prepare files for offset printing.
Create press-ready files according to equipment, substrate and finishes required.
Maintain file organization, revision control, and production documentation.
Communicate artwork concerns and technical requirements to internal customers.
Troubleshoot file-related production issues and implement corrective actions.
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to workflow efficiency and quality.
Adhere to company quality standards, safety practices, and production procedures.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent; Associate degree in Graphic Communications, Printing Technology, or related field preferred.
2+ years of experience in a prepress, graphic arts, packaging, or printing environment.
Proficiency with the Adobe® Creative Cloud: Adobe® Acrobat Pro, Adobe® Illustrator, Adobe® Photoshop, Adobe® InDesign.
Strong understanding of PDF workflows and print production standards.
Knowledge of color management.
Experience with proofing systems, KODAK PRINERGY® and PREPS®, Enfocus PitStop Pro®.

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of offset printing, foil, em-, de-bossing for packaging.
Experience with barcodes, variable data printing, and packaging artwork.
Understanding of G7, GRACoL, SWOP, or other color standards.
Experience working within ISO or quality-controlled manufacturing environments.

Technical Knowledge

CMYK, RGB, spot colors
Color separations and screening
PDF/X standards
Trapping and overprint settings
Bleed and trim specifications
Imposition software
Resolution and image optimization
Print proofing and color matching
Press and finishing requirements

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods.
Visual abilities: close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Success Metrics

Accuracy of production files
On-time job preparation
Reduction of press delays caused by file issues

Compliance with customer specifications and production standards

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