Pre press Technician

EMP, a leader in labeling, promotional, tracking, and identification solutions, is a part of Inovar Packaging Group, one of North America’s premier label printing and flexible packaging companies. As part of the Inovar family, Amherst Label benefits from industry-leading resources, innovation, and operational excellence while maintaining its strong legacy of customer service and product quality. Serving industries such as automotive, food and beverage, health and beauty, agriculture, and retail, we are committed to delivering high-quality products and services.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay and bonus program.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long-term disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 5k in tuition assistance

Location:

Experience: Prepress: 1 year minimum (Required)

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

Position Overview 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.
• Preforming Preflight on customer files.
• Maintain clear communication with Management, Prepress, Production, and Customer Service teams.
• Proofread all content for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and consistency.
• Perform barcode verification to maintain quality standards.
• Ordering and managing storage of Flexographic Plates.

Basic Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphics or an industry-related field.
• Experience with Esko Workflow or Hybrid Cloudflow.
• Experience with PACKz software.
• Background in Flexographic printing or label manufacturing prepress.
• Familiarity with general manufacturing and pre-production graphics manipulation.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Short/Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and company holidays
• Career advancement opportunities
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture