Quad · 11 hours ago
Day Shift-Pre-Press Technician
Franklin, WI
Part-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expQuad is a global marketing experience company that helps brands connect with consumers through state-of-the-art technology and data-driven intelligence. The Pre-Press Technician will support operational productivity by preparing art files for printing and finishing production processes according to customer specifications.
AdvertisingContentDigital MarketingManufacturingMarketingPrinting
Responsibilities
Prepare Art Files - Pre-flight customer art files to determine if they are usable. Setup customer art to engineering die lines. Set up bleed and non-printing areas. Prepare art with a correct number of colors and traps according to the type of printing process for the item being run. Prepare final plating files for flexographic printing jobs, stepped files for digital printing jobs, and one-up files for offset printing jobs
Prepare Proofs - Prepare PDF and color proofs for customer approval. Prepare mockups as requested
Troubleshoot Art Files - Review files for potential issues in each printing process. Troubleshoot for color, editing, and retouching. Ensure files meet job specifications and color management expectations; make corrections as needed
Manage Art Files - Correctly label and store customer and Company files. Upload as needed to the web database. Archive as needed
Qualification
Required
Associate or Technical Degree required
Minimum of 2 years of experience as Desktop/Mac/Prepress Operator or in a related position required
Intermediate computer skills - Proficiency with Mac OSX and PC operating systems, GMG color proofing, Esko; DeskPack, Esko Automation Engine, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and WebCenter
Ability to use general office equipment (printer, fax machine, copier, etc.) and proofers
Knowledge of printing processes (flexographic, digital, offset) is required
Knowledge of color theory and trapping
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Skill in decision-making and exercise of good judgment
Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
Ability to effectively and efficiently multi-task
Analyze problems for root causes and determine solutions
Ability to understand, remember, and apply/follow written and verbal instructions, along with communicating routine, factual information
Ability to communicate technical information to others and complete routine, existing forms
Ability to perform tasks with room for personal interpretation; problem-solving involves a supervisor when needed
Ability to count accurately and add, subtract, multiply, and divide numerical data
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree preferred
Benefits
401(k)
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Company
Quad
Quad is a marketing agency that helps brands reimagine their marketing to be streamlined and flexible.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.94BKey Investors
Flagstar Financial
2025-08-21Post Ipo Debt· $35M
2025-03-17Acquired
2014-04-28Post Ipo Debt· $1.9B
Leadership Team
Tony Staniak
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Dave Honan
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-11-05
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