Prepress Operator

Job Title: Prepress Operator
Location: South Plainfield, NJ

Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $70,000 annually
Contractor Work Model: Onsite
Hours: Evening shift (typically 3:00 PM–11:30 PM , includes 30-minute unpaid)

About the role:

Join a fast-paced commercial print and direct mail operation supporting national clients. This position is ideal for a hands-on prepress professional who can manage multiple files/jobs at once, troubleshoot production issues, and collaborate closely with production and other internal teams to ensure accurate, on-time output.

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare customer files for production and ensure print-ready accuracy
• Create, output, and distribute digital color proofs for client approval
• Perform minor type/text edits as requested
• Execute layouts, imposition , and file set-up for press
• Run and support server-based prepress workflows (RIP/trap) per internal SOPs
• Output proofs, impose jobs, and image plates
• Partner with internal teams to meet tight turnaround and quality standards
• Additional duties as assigned

Required experience & qualifications:

• 5+ years of recent commercial print prepress experience (must be current/recent—not freelance or design-only backgrounds)
• Strong proficiency with layouts and imposition
• Experience with at least one of the following prepress/workflow systems (required):
  • Xitron Sierra / Sierra
  • Kodak Prinergy
  • EFI Apogee
  • Fuji XMF
• Working knowledge of both Mac and Windows desktop publishing environments
• Strong troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under deadlines

Preferred:

• Variable data / VDP exposure; XMPie experience is a plus (not required)

Benefits:

• 401(k) with 3% company match
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• PTO and paid holidays
• Benefits eligible after 60 days

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Ref: #562-Joule Staffing - Edison

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, TeamPeople, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.