Prepress Operator

**Prepress Operator**:
**Create value at TC Transcontinental**:
**At TC Transcontinental, we've got it made, and that's because of the expertise of our team.**:
We have been driving innovation since 1976.

With over 8,000 employees and 41 production sites, TC Transcontinental is a leader in the packaging and printing industry, as well as the top French-language educational publishing group in North America. It is a company that takes care of its teams and where employees support each other. At TC Transcontinental, we lead the industry by cultivating a sense of belonging for all.

**When benefits really help you live better.**:

- Group Insurance (including health, life, disability, dental, and travel insurance)
- Paid vacation time
- Opportunity to be part of a dynamic and highly motivating work environment where you can develop your potential and launch an exciting career;
- Employee perks such as discounts from suppliers on various products and services such as insurance, wireless bundles, travel, and much more;
- Development opportunities where your input makes a difference. Competitive compensation package, pension and flexible benefits that are customizable to you and your family needs.

**When your actions lead to success.**:

- Build accurate prepress ready artwork in an efficient and timely manner;
- Communicate effectively with supervisor, co-workers, project managers, customers and all preproduction personnel;
- Read and understand job requirements before beginning assembly process;
- Make logical and creative decisions when working on complex layouts;
- Follow client brand style guides and maintain consistent files;
- Follow job instructions listed on production matrices and meet expected timelines;
- Follow all SOP’s and maintain quality standards including outputting lasers for internal approval, performing quality control checks on final output, maintaining and naming files in proper location;
- Check customer’s electronic files for completeness and potential problems;
- Identify missing or problematic components in production matrices and communicate them to the appropriate project manager for resolution;
- Ensure all jobs are marked correctly for size and colour;
- Ensure all QC procedures are followed;
- Provide technical advice, support and participate and assist in on-going training as needed;
- Perform all other duties as requested by Management in order to help the team effort;
- Available for overtime in order to meet our customer needs as required;
- Work as part of a team, follow and adhere to Transcontinental’s code of ethics and participate in the Continuous Improvements efforts;
- Work in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act of Ontario, the Workplace Safety Insurance Act and all other applicable legislated environmental, health & safety regulations;
- Support and contribute to a healthy and safe work environment by following all workplace regulations, policies, and initiatives, including reporting all first aid injuries, accidents, and workplace hazards.

**When your expertise drives us.**:

- Post-Secondary education in graphic arts along with a minimum two (2) years experience in graphic arts industry specific to large format digital print (LFD) or production art;
- Thorough understanding of various substrates and their uses in relation to LFD equipment and production;
- A good understanding of imposition for digital large and small format printing, iCut, Die-cut, production, various substrates, and artwork requirement.;
- A highly organized, creative, and logical thinker with an attention to detail;
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as dockets and procedure manuals;
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with project managers and employees;
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple jobs simultaneously & managing prioritization of issues on a daily basis;
- Strong knowledge of print processes and the direct affect to the artwork;
- Thorough understanding of PDF workflow;
- Experience with both Macintosh and PC (Windows) computer platforms;

**When our contribution invents the future.**:
A pillar in its various sectors of activity, TC Transcontinental inspires by its desire to create a responsible and united world. Its actions, particularly its commitment to the use of plastic, contribute to the protection of resources and the design of innovative products.