Transcontinental Inc.

Prepress Technician

Transcontinental Inc.$79K — $87K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 5+ years in prepress or print production.
  • Strong knowledge of printing presses and finishing equipment, including folders.
  • Experience with Prinergy workflow and Preps software.
  • Willingness to learn Pecom and EaE workflows.
  • Solid understanding of prepress processes.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to thrive under pressure and in fast-paced settings.
  • Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
  • Comfortable lifting plates up to 30lbs.

Responsibilities

  • Preflight incoming files for production and print specifications.
  • Communicate file or artwork issues to clients or Customer Service Representatives.
  • Set up jobs in Prinergy per workflow requirements.
  • Create press layouts as per production specifications.
  • Identify color breaks and zone changes for accurate output.
  • Output proofs for internal reviews or client approvals.
  • Produce printing plates for production needs.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to resolve technical issues and ensure production readiness.
  • Maintain a healthy and safe work environment.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive and flexible benefits package for overall well-being.
  • Competitive compensation structure with performance incentives and retirement savings plans.
  • Customizable group health benefits, including dental and life insurance.
  • Paid time off to ensure work-life balance.
  • Employee perks such as discounts on insurance and travel plans.
  • Career development opportunities for professional growth.
  • An inclusive work environment that values your contributions.
Full Job Description
We are looking for a Prepress Technician to process files and impositions for final output to Plates, creating proofs, plate breakdowns and output plates as required. Shift Schedule: Night shift Wednesday-Wednesday starting at 6:00pm-6:00am. 7 days on, 7 days off. Overtime This position is currently open and reflects a replacement position due to an internal transfer, promotion, or departure. The range for this position is $38 to $42 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity. This range is provided to ensure clarity and promote equitable access to employment opportunities. Responsibilities When your actions lead to success: • Preflight incoming files to ensure they meet production and print specifications • Identify and communicate any file or artwork issues to clients and/or Customer Service Representatives (CSR) • Set up jobs in Prinergy according to workflow requirements • Create press layouts following defined production specifications • Identify zone changes and color breaks to support accurate print output • Output proofs as required for internal review or client approval • Output printing plates as required for production • Work closely with internal teams and stakeholders to resolve technical issues and ensure production readiness • Maintain a healthy and safe work environment and adhere to all safety requirements Qualifications When your expertise drives us: • High school diploma or equivalent • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a prepress or print production environment • Strong knowledge of printing presses and finishing equipment (including folders) • Experience with Prinergy workflow, Preps software, • Willingness to learn new workflows (Pecom and EaE) • Solid understanding of prepress processes and production requirements • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written • Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment • Strong teamwork and collaboration skills • Comfortable lifting plates up to 30lbs When benefits really help you live better: We offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support your well-being and help you thrive-at work and at home. Our offerings include: • Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives and retirement savings plans with company match • Customizable group benefits including health, dental, life, disability, and travel insurance • Paid time off • Employee perks such as discounts on insurance, wireless plans, travel, and more • Career development opportunities • A dynamic, inclusive work environment where your voice matters and your growth is supported

About Transcontinental Inc.

Transcontinental Inc. is a Canadian printing and publishing company based in Montreal, Quebec. The company has operations in Canada and the United States, and is the largest printer in Canada. Transcontinental's printing services include newspapers, magazines, books, and marketing materials. The company also operates a packaging division that produces flexible plastic packaging for consumer goods. Transcontinental was founded in 1976 by Remi Marcoux and has grown through a series of acquisitions.
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