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System One Prepress Operator in South Plainfield, New Jersey
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, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services 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 full-time 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.