Proofer

Proofer/Proofmaker/Rule Up
One Allied Way Manchester, CT 06042

We’re a family-run, full-service commercial and financial printer that’s been leading the industry since 1949. With advanced sheetfed, web, large format, digital press capabilities — plus New England’s largest bindery/finishing operation — we’re proud of our history and excited about our future. Now, we’re looking for skilled Folder Operator to join our growing team.

Set the standard before it hits the press.

The Proofer / Rule-Up Technician is responsible for preparing, aligning, and verifying print layouts prior to production to ensure accuracy in positioning, margins, folds, and overall job setup. This role plays a critical part in bridging prepress and press operations by confirming that files, flats, and press layouts are correctly imposed and production ready. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of print layout, imposition, and press requirements, with a high level of precision and attention to detail.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform rule-up (layout alignment) for printed materials, ensuring proper positioning, margins, bleeds, and trim marks.
• Review and verify impositions for accuracy, including page sequencing, folding schemes, and binding requirements.
• Generate and inspect proofs (digital or press proofs) to validate layout and content placement.
• Ensure all files meet press specifications, including sheet size, gripper margins, color bars, and registration marks.
• Collaborate with prepress, press operators, and finishing teams to confirm job requirements and resolve layout issues.
• Identify and correct alignment, pagination, or formatting errors prior to plate making or press run.
• Verify that customer specifications and job tickets are accurately translated into production layouts.
• Maintain consistency across multiple versions or variable data projects.
• Assist with troubleshooting layout or imposition issues during press setup.
• Document changes and maintain version control throughout the workflow.

What You Bring:

• 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.

Physical Requirements:

•  Walking 50% | Standing 50% | Lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying 25–50 lbs. and more. | Ability to stand for extended periods. | Safely move materials weighing 500–750 lbs.| Using manual pallet trucks | 
• Ability to lift, move, and position materials throughout the workday and safely operate warehouse equipment for extended periods.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and handling of materials.

The Details:
Job Type: Full Time
Shifts Available: 1st shift (8:00am-4:00pm) 

Why You’ll Love Working Here:
You’ll join a supportive team that values innovation, teamwork, and growth. We’re proud of our history but even more excited about the future — and we’re looking for motivated people like you to help us get there. If you meet our minimum qualifications and are eager to thrive in a fast-paced, growing environment, we invite you to become part of our team. This is an excellent opportunity to build your career with a company that combines decades of expertise with a commitment to innovation and exceptional service. 

Great 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.

Allied Printing Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants and employees are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, genetic information, disability, military or veterans' status or any other legally protected status or basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Allied Printing Services prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on these protected categories. If you need an accommodation to apply, please let us know.