Prepress Operator

**Job Overview**

The Prepress Technician provides the interface between the Customer, Customer Service Department, and the press room/printing department.

**Essential Responsibilities and Duties**
- Manipulation, correction, and imposition of client supplied files into workflow and subsequently to plates.
- Outputting high
- and low-resolution proofs for client approval and print production.
- Review artwork for but not limited to spelling, UPC verification, template/die lines, traps, overprints, text limits, distortion, bleeding, etc.
- Make logical and creative decisions when working on complex layouts.
- Check customer’s electronic files for completeness and potential problems and identify missing or problematic components.
- Burning of printing plates
- Maintenance of workflow, CTP, and processor.
- Efficiently operate plating machines and software.
- Creation and tracking of production dockets.
- File, organize, update & archive electronic art files for easy access for future use.
- Make backups on a regular basis and organize files for safekeeping and for easy retrieval.
- Communicate effectively with customers, co-workers, managers, and all preproduction personnel, to ensure timelines are met and to resolve any problems & issues that arise.
- Other duties as required.

**Requirements**:

- 5-10 years experience as a Prepress Operator
- Strong mechanical knowledge and troubleshooting skills are essential.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Physical stamina to stand for long periods and lift heavy materials as needed.

Join our team as a Press Operator where your skills will contribute to our commitment to quality and excellence in manufacturing

Pay: $28.00-$32.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Have you worked in a offset printing operation performing prepress work for roll and sheetfed printing?

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-05-14