PrePress Specialist

## Pre Press Specialist Apply:
Hybrid:
Oconomowoc, WI, USA:
Full time:
Posted Today:
JR101688

Join Pro Mach and shine. Whether you're creative, strategic, persuasive, or mechanically inclined, there’s a place for you here. Be a problem-solver, a closer, a futurist - whatever drives you.  At Pro Mach, you'll be challenged and rewarded as you help improve packaging performance and shape the future of automation. And we’ll be proud to have you on the journey.

*** Do we have your attention?
*** Keep reading.  CL&D, a division of Pro Mach, has an exciting opportunity for a Prepress Specialist based in Oconomowoc, WI. This is a hybrid role, three days in the office and two days at home.
At CL&D, our Prepress Specialists play a critical role in transforming customer artwork into production-ready files for our flexographic printing operations. In this role, you'll work with customer-supplied artwork, making adjustments and corrections to ensure files meet both customer expectations and production requirements. You'll collaborate closely with Graphics, Sales, R&D, Production, and Customer Service teams to support the successful production of custom labels and packaging.

CL&D, a division of Pro Mach, has an exciting opportunity for a Prepress Specialist based in Oconomowoc, WI. This is a hybrid role, three days in the office and two days at home.  At CL&D, our Prepress Specialists play a critical role in transforming customer artwork into production-ready files for our flexographic printing operations. In this role, you'll work with customer-supplied artwork, making adjustments and corrections to ensure files meet both customer expectations and production requirements.

You'll collaborate closely with Graphics, Sales, R&D, Production, and Customer Service teams to support the successful production of custom labels and packaging.  ##
** What you'll do
*** Prepare and modify customer-supplied artwork files for flexographic printing production
* Make color, text, image, and layout corrections to ensure files meet print and quality standards
* Convert customer-provided files into formats compatible with current software and production requirements
* Follow established prepress procedures for template setup, typesetting, copy changes, color separations, trapping, and file optimization
* Create production-ready artwork files that meet customer specifications and printing requirements
* Generate layout prints, mockups, and color-accurate digital proofs for internal and external customers
* Review proofs and artwork for content accuracy, print quality, and compliance with prepress standards
* Collaborate with Prepress, Sales, Customer Service, R&D, and Production teams to support project success
* Maintain organized project files and documentation
* Keep work areas clean, organized, and aligned with company standards  ##
** Who you'll work with
** You'll work closely with fellow Prepress team members while partnering with Sales, Customer Service, Research & Development, and Production. You'll also support both internal and external customers by preparing accurate proofs, mockups, and production files.  ##
** What we're looking for
*** Associate degree in Graphic Arts, Graphic Design, Printing Technology, or a related field preferred
* One to two years of graphic design, prepress, or printing-related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
* Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Acrobat
* Experience working in both Macintosh and Windows environments
* Experience with Esko workflow systems is a plus
* Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
* Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
* Strong communication,…