Prepress Specialist / 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Shift / Monday - Friday at QUANTUM GRAPHICS INC – Eden Prairie, Minnesota

Quantum Graphics is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Pre-Press Technician to join our team. This position is responsible for preparing digital files for print production, managing pre-press workflows, and ensuring high-quality print output.

This role includes both computer-based and physical tasks and requires close collaboration with multiple departments to maintain production efficiency and resolve issues.

This is not a design position.

Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Location: In person

• Pre-flight and prepare customer-supplied files for print production

• Create and send digital proofs to clients for approval

• Make revisions and corrections to files as requested

• Review and interpret job tickets to plan workflow

• Output printing plates using a CTP (Computer-to-Plate) system

• Collaborate with production and customer service teams to ensure job accuracy

• Press layouts

• File corrections

• Digital plate processing

• Prepress electronic stripping

• Troubleshooting file and workflow issues

• Preparing and manipulating client files (text and images)

• 3+ years of experience as a Prepress Technician in a commercial print facility (Required)

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)

• Associate’s degree in Printing Technology or related field (Preferred)

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat)

• Familiarity with imposition software (XMF a plus, but not required)

• Excellent attention to detail

• Strong troubleshooting skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

• High level of accuracy

• Sitting approximately 90% of the shift; standing/bending 10%

• Ability to lift printing plates weighing between 5–30 lbs

• Closed-toe shoes required

This position may have access to electronic or printed materials considered confidential by customers. Discretion is required.

Regular communication with supervisors and team members within Quantum Graphics is required.

• 401(k) with company match

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Disability insurance

• Flexible spending account (FSA)

• Health savings account (HSA)

• Paid time off

• Referral program

• Prepress: 3 years (Required)

Quantum Graphics, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and take affirmative steps to ensure fair and equitable employment practices.

All final candidates must successfully complete a background check in accordance with Minnesota law as a condition of employment.