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Prepress Technician
Job Location:
Job Location:
Sturgis, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
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Posted:
6 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
4 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Prepress Technician
Location:Sturgis Michigan
HRforGrowth is engaged as the talent acquisition partner to conduct this search on behalf of a client organization that is hiring for this role. HRforGrowth is not the employer for this position. HRforGrowth identifies evaluates and presents top-tier candidates through its global talent acquisition practice; all employment decisions including final selection offer terms compensation and conditions of employment are made solely by the hiring organization.
Role Summary
The Prepress Technician is responsible for preparing customer artwork and production files to ensure accurate efficient high-quality print output in a specialty packaging environment. This role supports the production workflow through file preflight retouching layout preparation plate-ready file setup and close coordination with production quality and customer-facing teams to ensure packaging graphics meet specification brand and regulatory requirements.
Key Results Area
- Review customer artwork specifications and job tickets to confirm file readiness dimensions color builds die lines copy barcode placement and print compatibility
- Preflight digital files and identify issues related to resolution fonts trapping bleeds overprints separations and graphic integrity before production release
- Prepare press-ready files for carton inserts label and other packaging applications produced withinprint environment
- Support computer-to-plate workflows and help maintain efficient file preparation processes that improve speed reduce cost and support production quality
- Perform image retouching color correction and page or layout adjustments to align artwork with customer requirements and manufacturing standards
- Build and revise layouts including CF2 page layout and related structural or graphics preparation tasks used in packaging production
- Verify that files align with color management expectations and G7-oriented print quality requirements
- Collaborate with press operators structural design quality customer service and other internal teams to resolve file issues and support successful job launches
- Generate proofs or file outputs for internal review and customer approval ensuring version control and documentation accuracy
- Maintain organized electronic files revision histories templates and production records in accordance with department procedures
- Troubleshoot prepress workflow problems and escalate recurring quality artwork or compatibility issues when needed
- Follow company safety quality housekeeping and standard operating procedures at all times
Skills & Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; associate degree certificate or technical training in graphic communications printing technology prepress or a related field preferred
- A minimum of 2years of experience in prepress graphic production packaging graphics or commercial print production preferred
- Working knowledge of print production concepts such as color separations trapping bleeds resolution imposition proofing and file preflight
- Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud applications especially Illustrator Photoshop Acrobat and InDesign
- Familiarity with packaging artwork die lines and production specifications in a manufacturing or converting environment
- Ability to manage multiple jobs revisions and deadlines with strong accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong problem-solving communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Basic understanding of color management print quality standards and plate output workflows
- Experience in folding cartons healthcare packaging or regulated print environments
- Familiarity with CTP workflows packaging layout software CF2 file handling and proofing systems
- Exposure to ISO-based quality systems CGMP environments or G7 print standards
- Experience supporting offset printing operations or working closely with pressroom and finishing teams.
- Strong attention to detail and artwork accuracy
- Ability to interpret technical specifications and translate them into production-ready files
- Effective time management in a deadline-driven manufacturing setting
- Consistent quality mindset with a focus on error prevention and process discipline
- Team-oriented communication style and willingness to support continuous improvement
About HRforGrowth:
HRforGrowth is a full-service HR and talent partner built to support companies that are scaling transforming or navigating change. HRFG is globally recognized for delivering quality speed and cost-effective talent solutions across every level of the workforce. Through its global talent acquisition practice HRforGrowth applies world class rigor and precision to identifying exceptional professional and executive talent on behalf of its clients from temporary staffing to permanent hourly workers through to placing C-suite executives. HRforGrowth is presenting this opportunity in its capacity as the retained search partner and does not serve as the employer of record for this position.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
In its recruiting and search practices HRforGrowth does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin age marital status physical or mental disability sex sexual orientation gender or gender identity and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. HRforGrowth evaluates and presents candidates to its clients without regard to any protected characteristic.
HRforGrowth endeavors to advise the hiring organization to comply with all applicable federal state and local equal employment opportunity laws including those enforced by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in its hiring decisions terms of employment and workplace practices.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Advatix is an efficient team of Supply Chain Experts with extensive experience in Fulfillment, logistics and global operations to help you in scaling business profitability.
