Prepress Administrator

Job DetailsJob Location: JB-CHI Oakton - Niles, IL 60714Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $20.00 - $25.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: 1st ShiftJob Category: ManufacturingThe Prepress Administrator is responsible for managing the department's shared mailbox and ensuring all incoming requests are processed accurately and within required deadlines. This position serves as a central mailbox communication to the internal teams and the Prepress Department, coordinating time-sensitive requests, tracking deliverables, and following up with stakeholders to ensure work progresses efficiently.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:                                                                                                                                                           % of Total Time Use Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including Acrobat, Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop, to support prepress file preparation and basic file adjustments.   Create, prepare, and manage production-ready PDF files for internal review, customer approval, and production output.   Monitor and process requests from the Prepress mailbox, including laser printouts, PDF requests, proof requests, and related file-support needs.   Run high-resolution proofs and verify proof output for completeness, accuracy, and conformance to job requirements.   Communicate with teammates, project managers, production, and other internal departments to obtain missing files, approvals, instructions, or job information needed to keep work moving.   Review job tickets, specifications, and supporting documentation to understand job requirements, priorities, and deadlines.   Maintain organized digital files, proofs, revisions, and production records according to department procedures.   Assist with troubleshooting file, proof, or output issues and escalate concerns to the appropriate prepress team member or supervisor.   Follow JohnsByrne quality standards, safety practices, confidentiality requirements, and department procedures.   Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned to support prepress and production operations. Generate laser printouts, PDF files, and high-resolution proofs as requested by internal customers.   QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent required. Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced print manufacturing environment and communicate effectively with internal teams.   Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Experience and/or Training: Previous experience in prepress, graphic communications, print production, packaging, or a related manufacturing environment preferred; entry-level candidates with strong technical aptitude may be considered. Licenses/Certificates: None required. Technology/Equipment: Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud and PDF workflows required; familiarity with prepress proofing systems, digital file management, and Microsoft Office preferred, Excellent verbal and written communication skills, Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive requests in a fast-paced production environment.   PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Associate degree, trade school training, or coursework in Graphic Communications, Printing Technology, Design, or a related field preferred.   Education: Associate degree or vocational/technical training in graphic arts, digital prepress, printing technology, or related field preferred. Experience and/or Training: Experience with print production workflows, customer artwork review, proof generation, file organization, and internal production communication preferred. Licenses/Certificates: Relevant graphic communications, printing, or Adobe software training/certifications preferred. Technology/Equipment: Experience with Adobe Acrobat Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, preflight tools, proofing systems, and production workflow software preferred.   PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS: This position requires continuous attention to detail, reading comprehension, organization, and problem solving. Frequent use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, monitor, and proofing/output equipment is required. The position may require sitting or standing for extended periods, walking within the facility, reaching, bending, and lifting or carrying materials up to 25 pounds occasionally. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.   WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in an office/prepress and manufacturing environment. The role requires regular interaction with prepress, project management, client services, production, plating, and pressroom personnel. Noise levels are usually moderate, and schedules may require flexibility to support production deadlines.   The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.