About This Role
Preparing digital files for platemaking and press production is the core of this role, ensuring accuracy, color consistency, and compliance with customer specifications. This position plays a critical role in maintaining print quality, press efficiency, and on-time delivery in a lithographic printing environment.
Responsibilities
- Review customer supplied digital files for accuracy, completeness, and print readiness
- Perform preflight checks to identify and correct issues related to fonts, images, bleeds, trim, and color profiles
- Prepare files for platemaking using industry standard prepress software
- Output digital proofs and plates according to job specifications
- Ensure correct imposition, pagination, and trapping as required
- Make necessary file corrections and adjustments while maintaining version control
- Communicate with customer service, press operators, and supervisors to resolve file or production issues
- Maintain organized digital file storage and job documentation
- Follow established workflows and quality control procedures
- Assist with press checks and troubleshoot print issues related to prepress setup
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe prepress work area
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Prior experience in prepress operations in a commercial or lithographic printing environment preferred
- Proficiency with prepress software such as Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
- Knowledge of file formats (PDF/X, EPS, TIFF, etc.) and print specifications
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet production deadlines
- Basic computer and technical troubleshooting skills
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Important Details
- This position is classified as non-exempt under California law and is eligible for overtime, meal periods, and rest breaks in accordance with the California Labor Code and applicable Industrial Welfare Commission (IWC) Wage Orders
- Calitho complies with all California wage and hour laws, including meal and rest period requirements
- Employees in this role must comply with Cal/OSHA safety standards applicable to production and printing environments
- The company provides reasonable accommodations as required by the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Employment with Calitho is at-will, meaning employment may be terminated by either the employee or the company at any time, with or without cause or notice, consistent with California law
