Title: | Pre-Production Specialist |
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ID: | 9277 |
Category: | Skilled |
Location: | Napa |
State: | CA |
Pre-Press Production Specialist
Location: Onsite - Napa, California
Hourly Rate: $25 - $35 per hour (Based on Experience)
Employment Type: Full-Time, 9 AM - 5 PM Monday-Friday
Department: Technical
Reports To: Technical Manager
Join Our Team as a Pre-Press Production Specialist!
Do you have a strong graphic design background with an eye for detail? Do you thrive in a fast-paced production environment? We’re looking for a Pre-Press Production Specialist to support the operation of our high-quality label printing press. In this hands-on job, you’ll transform customer artwork into complex, multi-color print files that are ready for production.
Responsibilities:
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Review and prepare customer artwork files for different printing processes, including flexographic and digital printing, ensuring they meet technical specifications and printing standards.
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Operate PC computers, running Esko programs and Adobe Creative Suite applications.
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Preflight files to check for errors, including resolution, color accuracy, and bleed requirements.
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Collaborate with clients, designers, the Customer Service team, and the Production team to design files and resolve any issues.
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Support other departments with in-house graphics as required.
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Maintain an organized and safe work environment.
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Other duties as assigned.
What You’ll Bring:
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High school diploma or equivalent.
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Advanced graphic design skills including creating/editing graphics, enhancing/manipulating images, color management, typography, and knowledge of layouts are required.
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A degree in graphic arts, printing technology, or a related field is a plus.
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Experience in pre-press or pre-production roles within the printing industry is a plus.
Skills, Competencies, and Qualifications:
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Graphic Design - Advanced graphic design skills including graphics creation, color management, typography, and knowledge of layouts.
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Technical Knowledge - Strong understanding of pre-production processes, print file preparation, and printing standards.
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Mathematical Proficiency – Ability to work with fractions, ratios, and proportions for accurate measurements.
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Attention to Detail – Strong quality control focus to ensure top-tier printed materials.
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Time Management – Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently under production deadlines.
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Teamwork – Work collaboratively with Customer Service and Production staff.
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Organizational Skills – Maintain a clean, efficient workspace.
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Communication - Clearly communicate technical details to clients, designers, and production staff.
Physical Requirements:
This role requires the ability to sit for extended periods (up to 80% of the shift) and walk, lift, or carry as needed throughout production. Additionally, candidates must have the ability to distinguish and differentiate between colors to ensure accurate printing of labels. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Benefits & Perks
We value our team members and are committed to providing a competitive benefits package to support your well-being and work-life balance. Full-time employees enjoy comprehensive medical benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, ensuring you and your family have the coverage you need. We also offer life insurance, disability coverage, and retirement plan options to help you plan for the future. In addition to paid time off (PTO) and sick leave, we provide holiday pay, wellness programs, and employee assistance resources to support your personal and professional growth.
If you want to be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and a positive workplace culture, don’t miss this opportunity—apply today!
About Us:
Eurostampa has been printing the most beautiful labels for more than 50 years. It is large enough to have facilities in the US (Napa, CA, and Cincinnati, OH), Italy, Scotland, France, and Mexico, yet small enough for everyone to be on a first-name basis. Teamwork at Eurostampa permeates everything we do. Our company's values keep us focused on taking care of our employees no matter how large we grow.
EUROSTAMPA fosters an inclusive culture that respects and embraces all our colleagues’ diverse backgrounds and experiences. We aspire for our company to truly reflect the diversity of our customers and the markets we serve. We are committed to equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of peoples’ gender identity/expression, age, language, sexual orientation, ability, race, socioeconomic status, national origin, or other characteristics.