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Job Title: Prepress Technician

Job Description

The Prepress Technician is responsible for the overall production of digital data as supplied by customers or created within the Department for the purpose of supporting the digital workflow necessary to create the proofs and plates used in the printing process. If you are an experienced Prepress Operator, apply and come in for a tour! This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Responsibilities

+ Preflighting of supplied files and downloading data of supplied media to the server into the appropriate folders for both plate ready and native application files.

+ Responsible for all page layout (Adobe InDesign), color retouching (Adobe Photoshop), PDFs (Adobe Acrobat) and page imposition (Preps).

+ Responsible for digital proofing, Epson proofs, Reader Proofs, and all other such proofing devices online.

+ Follow job layouts to create plate imposition template files.

+ Import proper pages for processing from these template files.

+ Use imposed files to create a digital or a 4-color imposed plotter for review or review the impositions digitally.

+ Once created, review/QC impositions and compare them to the okayed contract proofs to ensure that there are no errors then send files through the appropriate workflow (line screen, dot shape, etc…) to platesetter.

+ Responsible for rules-ups of out-sheets when called to do so, operating digital platesetter, including adding new plates, etc., checking finished plates for errors.

+ Operate plate bender ensuring that quality standards for each press is met, change chemistry and cleaning processors as required.

+ Follow through on all directions given by the manager, which includes housekeeping of the Premedia Department, maintaining a high level of confidentiality, and preventative maintenance.

+ Control calibration of all equipment, within the scope of operator usage, on all equipment used in daily production.

+ Maintain a positive customer relations approach towards visitors, customers, and employees while handling these and other duties as assigned by the Premedia Manager.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in current Adobe software including Photoshop, InDesign, and Acrobat.

+ Two (2) years of Digital Premedia experience preferred.

+ High School Diploma or equivalent.

Why Work Here?

We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued. We offer opportunities for growth and professional development, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.

Work Environment

This position operates on the 2nd shift from 3pm-11pm. The physical demands include frequent sitting, use of a computer, typing, talking, and listening. Occasionally, the role requires standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, squatting, stooping, crouching, crawling, twisting, bending, and reaching. You may also need to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $80000.00/yr.

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Menomonee Falls,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 9, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.