Job Description
Job Title: Prepress Operator Location: South Plainfield, NJ Type: Direct Hire Compensation: $70,000 annually Contractor Work Model: Onsite Hours: Evening shift (typically 3:00 PM-11:30 PM, includes 30-minute unpaid) About the role Join a fast-paced commercial print and direct mail operation supporting national clients. This position is ideal for a hands-on prepress professional who can manage multiple files/jobs at once, troubleshoot production issues, and collaborate closely with production and other internal teams to ensure accurate, on-time output. Key responsibilities Prepare customer files for production and ensure print-ready accuracy Create, output, and distribute digital color proofs for client approval Perform minor type/text edits as requested Execute layouts, imposition, and file set-up for press Run and support server-based prepress workflows (RIP/trap) per internal SOPs Output proofs, impose jobs, and image plates Partner with internal teams to meet tight turnaround and quality standards Additional duties as assigned Required experience & qualifications: 5+ years of recent commercial print prepress experience (must be current/recent-not freelance or design-only backgrounds) Strong proficiency with layouts and imposition Experience with at least one of the following prepress/workflow systems (required): Xitron Sierra / Sierra Kodak Prinergy EFI Apogee Fuji XMF Working knowledge of both Mac and Windows desktop publishing environments Strong troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under deadlines Preferred Variable data /