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Position Name: Prepress Technician
Department: Prepress
Position Type: Permanent Full Time, Onsite
Hours per Week: 40
Pay: $45,000 - $60,000 Annually
Current Positions Available: 1
Summary: As a Pre-Press Technician at Vins Plastics, you will facilitate and drive all aspects of the printing pre-press workflow. This role involves preparing digital files for print ensuring that all artwork meets the specifications for production. The ideal candidate has a strong knowledge of printing processes, a keen eye for detail, strong technical skills, and the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies quickly. This position requires the ability to handle multiple jobs in various stages of production efficiently in order to meet the production schedule.
This is a permanent, full-time role based on-site to support our production pre-press team. Working hours are from Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
This position reports to the Prepress Supervisor and Prepress & Printing Department Manager
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and process digital files for printing, ensuring accuracy and quality.
- Handles multiple jobs at various production stages, prioritizing and adapting as needed based on production schedule updates
- Review and verify artwork for compliance with production specifications and customer requirements.
- Perform colour correction, trapping, and other pre-press adjustments.
- Proof jobs in final approval stage for content, distortion, and traps.
- Analyzes customer files for fonts, images, integrity, and printability.
- Traps files and applies necessary pullbacks and changes to flexo / litho presses.
- Re-touches images for better platability.
- Operate and maintain pre-press equipment and softwore, including RIP systems and proofing devices.
- Collaborate with customers, sales and productions teams to troubleshoot and resolve any issues.
- Maintain accurate records of pre-press activities and updates.
- Adheres to all production documentation, processes and quality control procedures.
- Ensure timely workflow to meet production schedules
- Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in pre-press technology
- Satisfies client pre-print demands through client interaction.
- Finds ways to improve cost in the pre-press as well as develop solutions.
- Trains and shares software developments based on department and company needs.
- Follows through with jobs to press to guarantee the best results.
- Tests software pertaining to the workflow of packaging.
- Produces key jobs based on complexity and print runs.
- Troubleshoot pre-press issues with production team as required
- Undertake other tasks as needed to support business objectives.
Skills and Expierence:
- Proven pre-press experience preferably in operations or manufacturing; experience in flexible packaging and customer-facing roles is highly beneficial.
- Strong proficiency in trapping, Macintosh, file management, network utilization and workflow and maintenance/troubleshooting.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint) and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop).
- Experience with ERP systems; D365 or similar is preferred.
- Strong understanding of colour theory, printing processes, and production techniques.
- Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and software systems.
- Ability to establish, maintain and retrieve permanent files.
- Must pass colour vision and colour hue test.
- Must be able to meet and/or pass the minimum requirement on mechanical test.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
- High attention to detail with exceptional organizational, multitasking, and prioritization abilities.
- Strong mathematical, memory, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
Qualifications, Education & Certification:
- A High School Diploma or G.E.D. is required.
- A degree, diploma or certification in Graphic Design or related field from an accredited post-secondary institution or technical school is preferred.
Personal Attributes:
- A passion for delivering outstanding customer service and a commitment to the values and mission of Vins Plastics.
- Resourceful and adaptable under pressure in a dynamic environment.
- Results-driven with a focus on continuous improvement.
- A motivated, enthusiastic team player with a positive outlook.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively to meet both departmental and organizational goals.
- Skilled at establishing and maintaining professional relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.
Position Requirements:
- Thorough knowledge of prepress operating platforms including high end trapping programs.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and familiarity with relevant applications.
- Experience with Esko software considered an asset.
- Previous experience in a similar role is advantageous.
Working Conditions:
- The role is office-based within a manufacturing facility setting, involving prolonged periods of sitting, typing, and computer use, up to 8 hours per shift.
- Occasional visits into the manufacturing facility are required to troubleshoot pre-press issues. Safety footwear is required to enter the manufacturing area of the facility and may require prolonged periods of standing.
Why Work for Vins Plastics
- Competitive compensation with opportunities for career growth and advancement
- Supportive, family-oriented team environment
- Voluntary overtime opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package including extended health care, dental, vision, and insurance coverages
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Reward and recognition programs, including Employee of the Month, annual employee awards, and referral bonuses
- Vacation and additional paid time off, including company floater days
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Vins Plastics is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We respect, encourage, and celebrate diversity in our workplace. If you are contacted regarding an employment opportunity and require a Code-protected accommodation, please let us know.
All recruitment for this role is conducted in-house; therefore, we kindly ask that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting us.
As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-supported tools through Indeed to assist with the fair and efficient screening and assessment of applications.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $45,000.00-$60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Experience:
- Pre Press: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
