Prepress Operator

Stoakley-Stewart Consultants Ltd.; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Job summary

Stoakley-Stewart Consultants Ltd. is seeking a Print Prepress Operator to join the Toronto manufacturing production team.

You will prepare customer artwork and production files to meet exact specifications, perform preflight and corrections, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely delivery with high quality. The role requires 2–5+ years in prepress/print production, strong Adobe CC skills, and experience with colour management, CMYK/Pantone, and various prepress workflows.

Qualifications

• 2-5+ years of experience in a prepress or print production environment.
• Strong knowledge of commercial printing processes and print production requirements.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat.
• Experience with PDF preflight, file preparation, colour separation, trapping, imposition, and proofing.

Responsibilities

• Review customer-supplied artwork and production files for accuracy, completeness, and printability.
• Prepare and preflight files for production, identifying and resolving potential technical issues.
• Perform file corrections, imposition, trapping, bleeds, colour separations, and other prepress functions.
• Ensure artwork complies with established print specifications and customer requirements.
• Prepare files for a variety of printing processes and substrates.
• Manage colour conversions and ensure accurate CMYK, spot colour, and Pantone specifications.
• Produce proofs and review files for accuracy prior to releasing them to production.
• Work closely with Customer Service, Estimating, Graphic Design, Production, and Press Operators to resolve file-related issues.
• Communicate with customers when clarification or revised artwork is required.
• Maintain accurate job documentation and ensure files are properly archived and organized.
• Troubleshoot prepress and production issues and recommend solutions.
• Assist with maintaining prepress standards, workflows, and quality-control procedures.
• Meet production schedules and prioritize multiple jobs in a fast-paced environment.
• Follow all company quality, safety, and production procedures.

Skills

Prepress

Print production

Adobe CC

PDF preflight

Color management

CMYK/Pantone

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Teamwork

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Acrobat

Esko workflow

Kodak Prinergy

Heidelberg Prinect

Job description

Seeking a Print Prepress Operator to join the production team of a leading print manufacturing company in Toronto. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing customer artwork and production files for press, ensuring files meet technical specifications and are produced accurately, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

Compensation

• $60,000 to $70,000*
• Health and dental benefits

*The stated compensation range reflects the full scope of the role as currently structured and is provided in accordance with pay transparency requirements. Offers are determined based on relevant experience, demonstrated skills, internal equity, and alignment with the role's requirements. The upper end of the range is typically reserved for candidates who fully meet all requirements and qualifications outlined in this posting and the official job description.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented prepress professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and understands the importance of accuracy, colour management, and meeting production deadlines.

Position Description

• Review customer-supplied artwork and production files for accuracy, completeness, and printability.
• Prepare and preflight files for production, identifying and resolving potential technical issues.
• Perform file corrections, imposition, trapping, bleeds, colour separations, and other prepress functions.
• Ensure artwork complies with established print specifications and customer requirements.
• Prepare files for a variety of printing processes and substrates.
• Manage colour conversions and ensure accurate CMYK, spot colour, and Pantone specifications.
• Produce proofs and review files for accuracy prior to releasing them to production.
• Work closely with Customer Service, Estimating, Graphic Design, Production, and Press Operators to resolve file-related issues.
• Communicate with customers when clarification or revised artwork is required.
• Maintain accurate job documentation and ensure files are properly archived and organized.
• Troubleshoot prepress and production issues and recommend solutions.
• Assist with maintaining prepress standards, workflows, and quality-control procedures.
• Meet production schedules and prioritize multiple jobs in a fast-paced environment.
• Follow all company quality, safety, and production procedures.

Qualifications

• 2-5+ years of experience in a prepress or print production environment.
• Strong knowledge of commercial printing processes and print production requirements.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat.
• Experience with PDF preflight, file preparation, colour separation, trapping, imposition, and proofing.
• Experience working with Esko, Kodak Prinergy, Heidelberg Prinect, or similar prepress workflow systems is an asset.
• Strong understanding of CMYK, RGB, Pantone/spot colours, ICC profiles, resolution, bleeds, crop marks, and print specifications.
• Knowledge of offset, digital, wide format or other print processes is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Additional Information

• Job ID: 10639
• Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time | On-Site
• Job Categories: Skilled Trades | Manufacturing/Production/Operations
• Manages Others: No
• Required Travel: No
• Relocation Assistance: No

Existing Vacancy

This is a critical role within the organization and, following the recruitment and selection process, the selected candidate should expect to receive an offer promptly.

Use of Artificial Intelligence

We do NOT use artificial intelligence to screen, rank, or select candidates. The merits of every single application will be judged by a human. AI may be used to craft a job posting, but never in the decision-making as to candidate suitability.

About Stoakley-Stewart Consultants

Stoakley-Stewart Consultants Ltd. is an Executive Search/Recruiting Firm with an impressive domestic presence and strong international reach. We opened our doors in 1977 and have grown to be one of the most successful employment agencies in Canada. We house a team of top-notch consultants, each acting as a subject matter expert in their chosen field. As a result, we provide professional recruiting services to clients and candidates in a variety of industries. This expansive breadth of experience allows us, as a firm, to satisfy all of your hiring/employment needs.

Stoakley-Stewart Consultants Ltd. is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience. We consider all qualified individuals for client introduction and employment opportunities without regard to characteristics protected by applicable human rights legislation.

Accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, assessment, and selection process. If you require accommodation, please advise your Stoakley-Stewart recruitment consultant and we will work with you to meet your individual accessibility needs.

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