--- title: Prepress Operator at Directedgemedia in Anaheim, CA description: Directedgemedia is hiring for the Prepress Operator role in Anaheim, CA. Pays $29–$37 per hour. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/prepress-operator-at-directedgemedia-01a11900-1c53-7054-a0fc-aa4cc02e7af6 date: 2026-10-08T01:16:16Z og_description: Join Directedgemedia as Prepress Operator in Anaheim, CA. Pays $29–$37 per hour. Full-time role. Requires 3+ years of experience. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/fgj9i1.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | directedgemedia.com | | **Location** | Anaheim, CA | | **Salary** | $29/hr - $37/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 07, 2026 | ## Description **(Work Schedule: 7:00AM-3:30PM M-F)** We are seeking a highly skilled Prepress Technician with expertise in color management to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in preparing digital files for print, ensuring color accuracy, and managing workflows in a fast-paced environment. This role is critical in maintaining the high standards of print quality that our clients expect. **Key Responsibilities:** - File Preparation: Prepare and process digital files for various print projects, ensuring all files meet the necessary specifications. - Color Management: Implement and maintain color management systems, ensuring consistent and accurate color reproduction across different printing processes. - Proofing: Generate and review digital proofs, soft proofs, and press proofs to verify accuracy in color and content before final print production. - Workflow Management: Collaborate with the design, production, and print teams to manage and streamline the prepress workflow, ensuring deadlines are met. - Quality Control: Conduct final checks and quality control of files to ensure all elements are print-ready, including trapping, overprinting, and resolution adjustments. - Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve any issues related to prepress, including color inconsistencies, file errors, and print production challenges. - Software Proficiency: Utilize prepress software such as Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), RIP software, and color management tools to prepare files accurately and efficiently. - Equipment Maintenance: Ensure all prepress equipment, including proofing devices and printers, are calibrated and functioning correctly to maintain color accuracy. **Qualifications:** - Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a prepress role within the printing industry, with a strong focus on color management. **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:** - Technical Skills: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, RIP software, and color management systems (e.g., GMG ColorProof, EFI Fiery). - Knowledge: Strong understanding of color theory, color profiles (ICC), and print production processes. - - Attention to Detail: Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to identify and correct issues before they impact final print quality. - Communication: Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with various teams. - Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot and resolve prepress issues quickly and efficiently. **Physical Requirements** - **Manual Dexterity:** Ability to use hands and fingers to operate a computer, mouse, keyboard, and prepress equipment with precision. - **Visual Acuity:** Strong visual skills to accurately inspect and analyze digital files, proofs, and color outputs for detail, color accuracy, and consistency. - **Sitting:** Ability to sit for extended periods while working on computers and prepress equipment. - **Mobility:** Occasional standing, bending, and walking required to access equipment, materials, and other areas of the production floor. - **Lifting and Carrying:** Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds, such as print materials, proofing devices, or supplies. - **Fine Motor Skills:** Frequent use of fine motor skills for handling small materials and tools used in prepress tasks. - **Hearing and Communication:** Ability to listen to instructions, participate in discussions with team members, and hear equipment sounds for troubleshooting. - **Environmental Tolerance:** Comfortable working in a controlled environment with consistent light levels and minimal exposure to noise, but occasional exposure to production areas with variable conditions. - **Physical Stamina:** Ability to maintain focus and productivity during long periods of detailed work in a fast-paced setting. ## Skills - Equipment Maintenance - Adobe InDesign - Prepress Processes - Workflow Management - Quality Control - Adobe Creative Suite - Printing - Physical Stamina - Prepress Proofing - Problem Solving - Adobe Illustrator - Adobe Photoshop - Print Production - Print Quality - Manual Dexterity - Color Theory - Printing Materials - Attention to Detail - Communication ## Related - [Manufacturing & Production jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/manufacturing-and-production?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Machine Operation jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/manufacturing-and-production/machine-operation?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Pre-Press Technician jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/manufacturing-and-production/machine-operation/pre-press-technician?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - 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