Pre - Press Technician

POSITION TITLE: Pre-Press Technician/Graphic Designer

DEPARTMENT: Graphic Arts

REPORTS TO: Department Manager

TOPPAN Packaging Americas specializes in designing and manufacturing sustainable, high-performance flexible and thermoformed packaging solutions for the food, beverage, medical and consumer goods industries. We offer products like transparent high barrier films, pouches, clamshells and trays, utilizing advanced technology to enhance product safety, visibility and environmental sustainability.

TOPPAN Packaging Americas operates as part of the global TOPPAN group, with 22 manufacturing facilities across North America, Latin America and Europe.

Want to learn more? Visit us at packaging.toppan.com

Summary Description: Reporting to the Supervisor, the Pre-Press Technician/Graphic Designer plays an integral role in supporting and contributing to the production environment within our manufacturing operations. This position works collaboratively with team members to ensure efficient and high-quality production while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, productivity, and work ethic. These values are essential to the Toppan culture and are expected to be reflected in all aspects of the role.

Location: Plant City, FL

Position: Pre-Press Technician/Graphic Designer

Hiring Manager: Travis Figgins

Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Monday – Friday)

What you’ll be doing:

• Utilize Adobe Creative Suite applications, including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Acrobat Pro, to prepare and optimize artwork for production.
• Manipulate and modify vector artwork using Adobe Illustrator, including editing graphics and text, adding trapping, and adjusting other design elements.
• Prepare complex illustrations and photographic layouts for production, including arranging digital artwork, creating color proofs, working with prepared die shapes, creating bleeds, and setting up step-and-repeat functions.
• Use Adobe Photoshop to perform color corrections, image retouching, and other photo-editing tasks required during the pre-press process.
• Conduct thorough preflight inspections of graphic files to identify and resolve potential production issues before files move into manufacturing.
• Inspect finished printing plates for accuracy and quality, ensuring they meet production standards before releasing them to the printing department.
• Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to maintain accuracy, quality, and consistency throughout the pre-press process.

We’d love to hear from you if:

• Associate degree, college degree, or vocational certificate in Graphic Design or a related field preferred.
• At least one year of experience in graphic design and/or pre-press preferred; entry-level candidates with strong design skills are encouraged to apply and may be considered for training.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is required.
• Experience working in both Mac and PC environments, with a strong preference for Mac experience.
• Familiarity with Esko software plug-ins for Adobe Illustrator, as well as Esko plate-making equipment, FAST system, and ESKO CDI, is a plus.
• Knowledge of variable data printing and experience managing a traceback database system is a plus.
• Previous experience or knowledge of the printing industry, plate making, pre-press, pressroom operations, or a related manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and commitment to quality and accuracy.

At TOPPAN Packaging Americas, We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support our employees’ overall wellbeing. This includes competitive pay, robust benefits, and programs that help you thrive both personally and professionally. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary based on your work location, employment classification, or collective bargaining agreement.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
• Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
• Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We are committed to providing a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to contribute to their fullest potential. We also provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment processes. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.