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Digital Service Center - Prepress Operator (Finance)



Bring books to life-one digital file at a time.

Are you passionate about precision, print, and the magic of turning digital designs into tangible pages? We're looking for a Prepress Operator to join our high-performing team and prepare files that help power the book production process from start to finish.

This role can be based at either of our key manufacturing hubs-Crawfordsville, IN or Willard, OH-where you'll work closely with production teams to ensure every file is print-perfect.
Position Details:

  • Reports to: Digital Services Supervisor
  • Location: Crawfordsville, IN : North Plant (1009 Sloan Street) or South Plant (600 State Road 32 West) OR Willard, OH : 1145 S Conwell Ave
  • Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-3:00 PM or 7:30 AM-3:30 PM
  • Pay: $25-$29/hour
As our Prepress Operator, you will:
  • Preflight, process, and build print-ready jobs from customer files
  • Perform quality checks and generate accurate digital proofs
  • Prepare files for plating, digital output, and proofing workflows
  • Upload large file batches to internal/external portals like Scout
  • Track job progress and maintain clear documentation
  • Follow detailed specifications to meet tight production timelines
  • Support production teams with expert-level file prep and problem-solving
What You Bring:
  • A keen eye for detail and the ability to troubleshoot file issues efficiently
  • Self-motivation and comfort working independently in a fast-paced setting
  • Strong communication and adaptability to shifting priorities
  • Proficiency in both Mac and PC environments
  • Experience or working knowledge of:
    • Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
    • Kodak Preps, Impostrip
  • Familiarity with prepress or digital print workflows is a plus
Physical Requirements:
  • Comfortable sitting at a computer for extended periods.
  • Able to manage multiple tasks in a high-volume production environment.
  • May occasionally lift or handle print materials as needed.

If you're ready to play a hands-on role in delivering high-quality books to readers worldwide, apply now and help bring great stories to life.

*Internally, this role is a level 2. Apply

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