Prepress Operator Job at KDM, Cincinnati, OH

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  • KDM
  • Cincinnati, OH

Job Description

Prepress Operator

Department: Prepress

Reports to: Prepress Manager

FLSA: Non Exempt

Position Summary

The Prepress Operator prepares client production art to include PDF proofs press sheet layout and modifying files to accommodate press and post press specifications which is generally fast paced in general. Prepress builds files for each print process (Digital Offset and Screen).

In addition the Prepress Operator accesses clients FTP sites and retrieves artwork organizing files by client and produces printouts for Project Managers- outlining size colors and location of art.

This position is very attentive to detail in all aspects. Full-time position with Overtime opportunities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This position is primarily yet not exclusively responsible and accountable for the following:

  • Starting up shutting down & maintaining computer and department equipment
  • Knowledgeable of various RIP software will be a plus - loading or sending completed files to workflow or printer
  • Preparing loading or unloading various media
  • Identifying discrepancies between job ticket & art
  • Completing documentation of time material and quality control
  • Auditing completed jobs through the next level of production
  • Checking color using QC files proofs and file content
  • Color correcting files to customer samples
  • Adhering to all SOPs safety and 6S requirements
  • Performing and completing all other work duties as assigned with flexibility to multi-task simultaneous projects.
  • Accessing FTP sites and download artwork
  • Creating folders and organizing files
  • Opening files in Mac software programs and understand program to retrieving size and colors/resolution of the files
  • Creating print outs from files and legibly transferring color sizes and file location
  • Communicating file issues to Project Managers clients Sales

Minimum Qualifications (Education Experience Skills)

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with high quality standards. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High School Diploma required preferred 2-3 year of related experience in digital offset and screen printing or equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong skills in using Mac to include hardware software and all major graphic applications. Must be fluent in Adobe Creative Suite - Primarily Illustrator Photoshop and InDesign on a Mac with knowledge of font management.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.

Ability to count add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved instructions from both written and oral communications. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standard situations.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers and reach with arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stoop kneel or crouch. The employee must regularly lift or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes hazardous chemicals moving mechanical parts and heat in outside depts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

04/2026

Job Tags

Full time

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