Prepress Operator

**About us**

DCM is a large business in Burlington, ON L7N 3W7. Our goal is to DCM is the preeminent communication solutions partner that delivers value to major companies across North America by creating more meaningful connections with their customers. We pair customer insights and thought leadership with cutting-edge products, modular enabling technology, and services to power our clients’ go-to-market strategies. We help our clients manage how their brands come to life, determine which channels are right for them, manage multimedia campaigns, deploy location-specific and 1:1 marketing, execute customer loyalty programs, and fulfill their commercial printing needs all in one place. Our extensive experience has positioned us as experts at providing communication solutions across many verticals, including the financial, retail, healthcare, consumer health, energy, not-for-profit and cannabis sectors. Because our locations are throughout Canada and in the United States, we can meet our clients’ varying needs with scale, speed, and efficiency. No matter how large or complex the ask, no matter the required output format, DCM can do it all with advanced data security, regulatory compliance, and bilingual requirements met..

**JOB SUMMARY**:
We have an opportunity available for a Prepress Operator. This role will be responsible for preparing digital files for printing including pre-flighting and outputting files to specifications while ensuring jobs are completed in accordance with production schedule. From customer order specifications provide high quality digital colour reproductions. Verifies, corrects (as required) and prepares image for printing.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Preflight and prepare art files for both digital and litho printing
- Accurately process customer supplied art files for print production and make changes as required
- Experience with file prep, impositions, image manipulation, and colour correction
- Review images and general layout for quality as per customer requirements
- Follow work schedule and maintain consistent file workflow
- Use appropriate colour management techniques to ensure print product matches colour proofs

**Experience**:

- A minimum of 2 years related experience
- Proficiency in Adobe CC software, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
- Experience with Heidelberg Prinect, PrintFactory and Pitstop an asset
- A solid background in preparing files for print.

**Skills**:

- Basic math skills
- Organizational and time management skills
- Attention to detail
- Proven communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Able to take initiative and willingness to learn

**Requirements**:

- Post-secondary diploma or degree in Graphic Arts or a related field
- Shift work is required on days and afternoons
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Able to work overtime

DCM is committed to employment equity and invites resumes from all qualified applicants. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process, please inform human resources so that we can ensure your equal participation.

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Burlington, ON L7N 3W7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location