Prepress Technician Full Time

Job Summary:  Reporting to the Manager of Operations, the Prepress Technician provides the interface between the Customer Service Department and the press room/printing department. Files generated by customers must be reviewed so that proofs/plates can be accurately prepared in compliance with job specifications and company quality standards.

Salary Range: $25.00 – $27.00 per hour.

Location(s): The ideal candidate would be able to come onsite and work from home on a hybrid rotation schedule. Locations include: 335 Steelcase Road East (L3R 1G3) and 61 McPherson Street (L3R 3L3).

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate all equipment in accordance with operating instructions.
• Receive and manipulate files digitally from all sources.
• Responsible for preflighting and troubleshooting customer digital files. 
• Responsible for preparing files for output to proof/plate.
• Layout/impose files on imposition templates. Setup register targets and trim lines for production using Preps and Metrix imposition software.
• Output files to the proofing device and/or Plate setter; set line screens, resolution, and other press-specific settings.
• Produce and verify all Digital Proofs making Dylux/Mock-up proofs as needed.
• Conduct paste-up and book imposition as necessary.
• Make backups on a regular basis and organize files for safekeeping and for easy retrieval.
• Troubleshoot RIP issues as required. 
• Verify hard-proof folded offset jobs and digital books as required.  
• Review and correct any format and layout issues.
• Efficiently operate plating machines and software as required.
• Send approved custom jobs and outstanding scheduled jobs to plating as required. 
• Match plates with appropriate docket and proofs as required.
• Troubleshoot Prinergy and/or imposition issues as required. 
• Responsible for workflow of jobs with special requirements such as finishing (roll labels, spot UV, foil, etc.). 
• Assist in and support recruitment initiatives as required. 
• Respond to Prepress department customer inquiries. 
• Assist in training new staff members.
• Review work performed by junior staff members.

Key Experience & Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of print production experience.

• 2-5 years of practical experience in graphic design/prepress.

• Proficient knowledge of applicable professional prepress applications.

• General knowledge of utility programs.

• Adequate knowledge of Macintosh and Windows platforms and operating systems.

• Ability to prepare files for output to proof and plate, receive and manipulate files digitally and maintain operating systems on production machines.

• Knowledge of Kodak Prinergy workflow.

• Knowledge of how to prepare and impose jobs for offset, digital and large format printing.

• Knowledge of printing terminology and practices.

• Experience in paste-up and book imposition.

• Thorough knowledge of PDF 

• Excellent language and communication skills.

• Demonstrated initiative and commitment to learning.

This position is eligible for Canadians of all ages