What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pre-Press Operator position at The Kennedy Group, an Inovar company?
Join Our Team as a Pre-Press Operator
Location: Dion Label Printing 539 North Rd. Westfield, MA
Shift: Day
Job Type: Full time
Dion Label Printing, an Inovar Packaging Group, LLC Company, is proud to be one of North America's premier flexographic and digital printing companies, dedicated to the success of our employees and customers. We invest in the latest equipment and technology, continually seeking the best strategies and solutions to deliver cutting-edge, top-quality products. Our culture is customer-driven, team-oriented, and built on win-win partnerships.
Why Join Us?
The Prepress Technician plays a critical role in ensuring high-quality print production by preparing customer files for Flexographic and Digital printing. This position requires technical expertise in file preparation, proofreading, and barcode verification, as well as strong collaboration with management, prepress, production, and customer service teams. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, and capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Location: Dion Label Printing 539 North Rd. Westfield, MA
Shift: Day
Job Type: Full time
Dion Label Printing, an Inovar Packaging Group, LLC Company, is proud to be one of North America's premier flexographic and digital printing companies, dedicated to the success of our employees and customers. We invest in the latest equipment and technology, continually seeking the best strategies and solutions to deliver cutting-edge, top-quality products. Our culture is customer-driven, team-oriented, and built on win-win partnerships.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short/long-term disability
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with a generous company match
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and company holidays
- Tuition Assistance
- Opportunities for career growth within a rapidly expanding company
- A collaborative and innovative work environment
The Prepress Technician plays a critical role in ensuring high-quality print production by preparing customer files for Flexographic and Digital printing. This position requires technical expertise in file preparation, proofreading, and barcode verification, as well as strong collaboration with management, prepress, production, and customer service teams. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, and capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare customer files for Flexographic and Digital printing, including trapping, stepping, and distortion.
- Maintain clear communication with Management, Prepress, Production, and Customer Service teams.
- Proofread all content for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and consistency.
- Conduct hard copy proofing and ensure accuracy in variable data and sequential numbering.
- Perform barcode verification to maintain quality standards.
- Associate degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, and InDesign.
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel).
- Strong time management, organization, and multitasking skills.
- Ability to think critically, solve problems proactively, and deliver within deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a client-focused approach.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
- Bachelor's degree in graphics or an industry-related field.
- Experience with Esko Workflow.
- Background in Flexographic printing or label manufacturing prepress.
- Familiarity with general manufacturing and pre-production graphics manipulation.
