Proofer

Proofer/Proofmaker/Rule Up position at Allied Printing Services, Inc. in Manchester, CT, responsible for preparing, aligning, and verifying print layouts prior to production to ensure accuracy in positioning, margins, folds, and overall job setup.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training in graphic arts or printing preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in prepress, imposition, or press setup within a commercial printing environment.
• Strong understanding of imposition, pagination, folding, and bindery processes.
• Familiarity with prepress and imposition software (e.g., Kodak Preps, Heidelberg Prinect, or similar).
• Working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat and/or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Ability to read and interpret job tickets, layouts, and print specifications.
• Strong mathematical and spatial reasoning skills for layout alignment.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced production environment.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, 401(k), 401(k) match, Employee Assistance Program, Voluntary Benefits: Critical, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Holiday, 2nd (12%) & 3rd (15%) shift differentials, Paid Weekly, Growth Opportunities, Employee Referral Bonus, Work-Life Balance, Great Company Culture.