Prepress Technician - Ottawa, Canada - Newprint

Description

Join Newprint as a Prepress Technician

Are you passionate about the world of printing and eager to contribute your expertise in a dynamic and innovative company? Look no further Newprint, a leading printing company located at Lancaster Road, Ottawa ON K1B 5N3, is seeking a talented and experienced Prepress Technician to join our team.

As a Prepress Technician at Newprint, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the flawless preparation of printing jobs for production. With your extensive knowledge and expertise in prepress operations, you will be responsible for handling various types of jobs, including flats with dieline and die-cutting, books and multi-page signatures, and flexographic for roll-to-roll printing. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and be at the forefront of the printing industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare printing jobs for production, ensuring accuracy and adherence to specifications.
• Handle jobs related to flats with dieline and die-cutting, books and multi-page signatures, and flexographic for roll-to-roll printing.
• Utilize extensive knowledge of XML, PDF, Color, Dot Screens, and other technical languages for prepress operations.
• Demonstrate superior expertise with Adobe products, particularly Illustrator, Photoshop, and Indesign.
• Imposing and creating colour separations and plate output to achieve exceptional print quality.
• Collaborate with the production team to ensure smooth workflow and timely delivery of projects.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience as a Prepress Technician in a fast-paced printing environment.
• Proficient in preparing various types of printing jobs, including flats, books, and flexographic printing.
• Exceptional knowledge and proficiency in Adobe products, especially Illustrator, Photoshop, and Indesign.
• Experience with imposing and creating color separations and plate output.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues.
• Ability to calculate the cost of production between various output devices to meet tight deadline.
• Experience with working with Imposing applications such as Tilia Labs, Prinect, Metrix.

Join our dynamic team and unlock your full potential in the printing industry. At Newprint, we offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and a supportive work environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
To apply, please submit your resume, along with a portfolio showcasing your previous prepress projects, to careers at with the subject line "Prepress Technician Application."
Don't miss this exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking company that values innovation and excellence in printing. Join Newprint today and make your mark in the world of prepress technology