Randstad is a global leader in the HR services industry, specializing in recruitment, staffing, and outsourcing solutions across 39 countries. As one of the world's largest HR providers, the company operates at a massive scale, connecting millions of candidates with opportunities in sectors ranging from technology and engineering to healthcare and logistics.

In Spain, Randstad maintains one of the most extensive professional networks in the country, with a presence in nearly every major city. For international professionals, Randstad serves as a primary entry point into the Spanish labor market, offering specialized recruitment services through divisions like Randstad Technologies and Randstad Professionals, which frequently handle roles for multinational clients requiring English or other foreign languages.

Founded in 1960 by Frits Goldschmeding in the Netherlands, Randstad has grown from a small local operation into the world's largest HR service provider. The company expanded into Spain in the 1990s and has since solidified its position through major acquisitions like Vedior.

For international professionals

Operates a vast network of over 200 offices across Spain, providing local support in almost every province.
Features specialized divisions for IT, Engineering, and Life Sciences that are highly relevant for skilled international workers.
Acts as a primary recruiter for many Fortune 500 companies established in Spain.
Provides a wide variety of contract types, including permanent placements and long-term outsourcing projects.

Prepress Technician - Labels

Randstad España

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

Do you have experience in the graphic arts sector? We are looking for you.

File reception and analysis: Technical verification of final artwork sent by clients.
Adaptation and optimization: Application of trapping, bleeds, color compensation curves, and distortion for clichés/plates.
Layout and imposition: Distribution and repetition of the design on the cylinder/web development, optimizing material and calculating technical gaps.
Color management: Color separation, spot color management (Pantone), and preparation of white underlays for transparent or metallic substrates.
Finishing preparation: Technical configuration of layers for dies, embossing, foil stamping, and spot varnishes.
CTP / Digital Workflow Launch: Generation of plates or optimization of files for digital presses [specify if HP Indigo, Inkjet, etc.].

Experience: Minimum of 3 to 5 years in a similar position within the continuous label sector (narrow web).
Software: Expert mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop). Proficiency in specific packaging software (Esko ArtPro+/PackEdge or Hybrid PackZ) will be highly valued.
Technical knowledge: Deep understanding of printing processes (Flexo, Digital, Rotary Screen Printing) and their technical limitations.
Skills: Methodical, detail-oriented person, with the ability to work in a team and oriented toward problem-solving under delivery deadlines.

Development: Continuous training in new prepress technologies and automated workflows.
Salary according to collective agreement.
Work environment: Joining a highly qualified and collaborative technical team.

View original advert (Spanish)

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Recepción y análisis de archivos: Verificación técnica de los artes finales enviados por los clientes.
Adaptación y optimización: Aplicación de trapping (reventado), sangres, curvas de compensación de color y distorsión para clichés/planchas.
Montaje e imposición: Distribución y repetición del diseño en el desarrollo del cilindro/banda, optimizando el material y calculando los gaps técnicos.
Gestión del color: Separación de color, gestión de tintas planas (Pantone) y preparación de camas de blanco para soportes transparentes o metalizados.
Preparación de acabados: Configuración técnica de capas para troqueles, relieves (embossing), estampación (foil) y barnices selectivos.
Lanzamiento a CTP / Flujo Digital: Generación de planchas u optimización de archivos para prensas digitales [especificar si es HP Indigo, Inkjet, etc.].