Prepress Technician Job at Simon Printing Company, Houston, TX

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  • Simon Printing Company
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

Job Description

About Simon Printing

Simon Printing is a family-owned, Houston-based commercial print company known for quality craftsmanship, responsive service, and innovative print solutions. We offer offset, digital, wide-format, and direct mail services, delivering tailored results for B2B clients across various industries. With over 90 years of history, our mission is to blend print tradition with modern precision.

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and tech-savvy Prepress Operator to join our production team. In this role, you’ll be a critical part of the print preparation process, ensuring customer artwork is print-ready, optimized, and delivered accurately and efficiently. This is a hands-on position ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced print environment and takes pride in precision.

Key Responsibilities
  • Review incoming artwork and customer files for printability, completeness, and compliance with production specs.
  • Perform file adjustments including trapping, imposition, color management, resolution checks, and layout corrections.
  • Utilize Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat) for prepress tasks.
  • RIP and impose files using production workflow tools; generate proofs for internal and client review.
  • Collaborate directly with Customer Service, Production, and Press departments to resolve file issues.
  • Maintain organized digital file archives and ensure production consistency.

Required Qualifications
  • 2+ years of experience in a prepress or digital print environment.
  • Strong knowledge of prepress standards, offset/digital print processes, and color spaces (CMYK, spot colors, Pantone).
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat Pro).
  • Experience with file formats including PDF/X, TIFF, EPS, AI, PSD.
  • Familiarity with proofing processes and digital/offset output preparation.
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to spot potential print issues before production.
  • Ability to manage multiple jobs under tight deadlines in a collaborative team setting.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Working knowledge of Heidelberg Prinect Workflow Software or similar prepress RIP/imposition systems.
  • Experience with variable data print (VDP) and postal standards for direct mail.
  • Exposure to wide-format printing and layout setup.
  • Comfortable working across Mac and PC operating systems.

What We Offer
  • Competitive hourly wage: $25.00 – $30.00/hr , based on experience.
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid holidays and PTO.
  • A supportive, down-to-earth team culture focused on quality and growth.
  • Opportunities for cross-training and development in new technologies.

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