Prepress Operator 2 - Remote, Canada - sgsco

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Remote, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Position Summary

Essential Responsibilities, Accountabilities & Results

  • Ability to comprehend and follow work instructions, specifications, workflow diagrams and SOPs
  • Ensure artworks are saved in designated server locations with correct file naming specifications
  • Participate in process enhancement efforts and production meetings to have a positive impact on the business
  • Provide guidance and support to the prepress team

Pre-flight and Organization of Incoming Jobs

  • Review customer supplied files and compare to hard copies for differences and size conformity
  • Align job instructions with supplied artwork
  • Verify colors and resolution of CT's

Trapping & Assembly

  • Receive product definitions from sales, project or production managers
  • Adjust files to meet customer specifications
  • Create traps, overprints, knockouts, minimum type and line thickness based on print type and client requirements
  • Add color control marks, printer registration marks and ID marks to press ready files
  • Organize files following job folder structure for project completion
  • Produce proofs for internal checks and customer review

Completed Job Quality Control Check

  • Ensure job accuracy including mark positions, color designations and job data
  • Check final data deliverables such as PDF, TIFF, FTP upload
  • Respect common separations and measure job trim dimensions accurately
  • Complete required checklists and flag errors to Production Manager

Competency Requirements

  • Understanding of digital file formats (pdf, tiff, eps) from Mac and PC systems
  • Basic color management skills and working with digital formats
  • Ability to output digital files to various devices and adapt to new graphics software
  • Knowledge of print processes and color interactions

Educational & Experience Minimum Requirements

This role requires:

  • High School Diploma/GED equivalent. Some College/Associate's Degree preferred
  • 13 years of printing work experience preferred
  • Excellent reading comprehension of work instructions and business communications
  • Strong written communication skills for business letters, summaries, and reports
  • Proficiency in proofreading and working independently

Physical Requirements

The physical demands of this role include:

Reasonable accommodations can be provided for individuals with disabilities.


  • Regularly talking and hearing
  • Periodic standing, walking, and bending
  • Occasional lifting or moving items up to 25 pounds
  • Visual abilities like close vision, color vision, and depth perception
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