Prepress Coordinator

ePac Flexible Packaging is a rapidly growing digital printing company with locations across the United States, Canada, Europe, Africa, Southeast Asia, South Asia and Oceania. ePac’s mission is to provide locally-based consumer packaged goods companies the ability to compete with large brands with great packaging.
**Note : This is a 100% On-site Position. There is no work from home provision** SUMMARY OF POSITION**

The Prepress Coordinator position receives digital files from customers and provides customer service to ensure that proofs and files are ready for print. Develops procedures and prepares artwork for production.

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Works with the HP Indigo 20000/25000 press operator(s) on matters involving quality and scheduling.
- Receives digital files from customers and provides customer service on whether or not those files are correct or if more information is needed
- Prepares and sends proofs
- Prepares files for print, enters job ticket information online
- Reviews incoming jobs to determine the level of design and/or pre-press work required.
- Communicates with the prepress department to determine the cost and schedule of work required to complete each job.
- Communicates with customers keeping them apprised of job status.
- Follows quality requirements to meet or exceed specifications.
- Applies trap and color correction to art files, performs color separation, assigns necessary screening, steps art according to press layout, and generates press-ready files for production.
- Produces color-accurate contract proofs according to customer and press specifications.
- Creates mockups, 3D drawings, special proofs, etc. for customers as requested.
- Analyzes incoming graphics for printability, separation issues, brand color concerns, Pantone® matching, ink sequence and any foreseeable printing issues. Documents the issues and possible solutions, and then notifies the appropriate people.
- Shares prepress knowledge and techniques as well as job-specific information with Digital Press Operators and other Prepress Coordinators.
- Works with a team to develop procedures and workflows relevant to the prepress area.
- Demonstrates appropriate attitude in all dealings with co-workers, customers, and suppliers.
- Helps with estimating and quoting; Answers phones and customer inquiries
- ** Support**other parts of the operations & performs other tasks as and when required

**JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES**
- Deep and demonstrated working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite & other programs
- Strong working knowledge of file and color conversion, imposition, composition, proof and press alignment
- Excellent understanding of color management
- Strong working knowledge of: proof-to-press matching, spectrophotometry, hard proofing and soft proofing
- Experience with digital printing on flexible packaging substrates
- Attention to detail; Flexibility; Adaptability; Communication skills; Trouble shooting/problem solving skills
- Knowledge of file transfer systems

**EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION**
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field, preferred
- At least 2 years in prepress, file and/or color profiling and print file preparation
- Strong working knowledge of digital print processes and DFEs (HP Production Pro)
- Strong working knowledge of Esko Automation Engine, Esko DeskPack (highly considered)
- Follows all safety rules and regulations; wears PPE.

**BENEFITS**

We offer an excellent benefit and compensation package that consists of the following:

- 15 days (6%) vacation entitlement
- Statutory holidays
- Company paid - Health; Dental; Vision Insurance
- Company paid - Life Insurance & ADD, Short Term & Long Term Disability
- RRSP Plan with generous company match to 3%

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