Pre-Press Mac Operator

Welcome to Cascades! Bring your expertise to a people-first, dynamic environment where your ideas come to life and excellence shapes everything we do. Join our team as a Pre-Press Mac Operator in Toronto and help build a more sustainable future. What’s In It For You Taking care of our people is in our nature - so you’ll enjoy: Annual salary between $55,000 and $60,000 Profit sharing and an employee share purchase plan A comprehensive benefits package including group insurance, telemedicine, and an employer-supported retirement plan Paid wellness and employee assistance programs to support your physical and mental well-being Opportunities for growth and development within a leading organization A collaborative, respectful, and people-centered workplace The opportunity to contribute to high-quality packaging and printing solutions in a dynamic production environment Role Your Role As Pre-Press Mac Operator, you’ll take on real challenges that bring out your full potential. Your scope includes: Pre-flight and review customer-supplied artwork and graphic files for print readiness Create, modify, and reformat graphic files to meet print specifications and press requirements Perform trapping, prepress adjustments, image manipulation, and file preparation activities Support flexographic printing processes and ensure files are optimized for production Collaborate with production, art, and film departments to ensure quality standards are met Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines with minimal supervision Maintain exceptional attention to detail and perform additional duties as assigned What you bring You're a natural fit for Pre-Press Mac Operator if you have: A College or University degree in Graphic Arts, Package Design, or a related field Experience or training in graphic design, packaging design, or pre-press production Strong proficiency with Mac operating systems and Adobe Creative Suite applications Working knowledge of PC operating systems and software Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities Knowledge of Esko software, flexographic printing, corrugated packaging, or flexo plate making is considered an asset A collaborative mindset, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team; French communication skills are an asset If you bring the same care to who you are as to what you do, we’d love to meet you! Apply now and join our team as Pre-Press Mac Operator in Toronto. Cascades values diversity and inclusion and considers all applications equitably. This posting is for an active vacancy within our organization.

The Pre-Press Mac Operator is responsible for reviewing and modifying customer artwork to ensure print readiness and technical specifications. They collaborate with production and art departments to optimize files for flexographic printing and corrugated packaging.

Candidates should have a degree in Graphic Arts or Package Design and proficiency in Mac OS and Adobe Creative Suite. Knowledge of Esko software and flexographic printing is considered a strong asset.

• Profit sharing • Employee share purchase plan • Group insurance • Telemedicine • Employer-supported retirement plan • Paid wellness programs • Employee assistance programs

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• Pre-flighting
• Graphic Design
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Mac OS
• PC OS
• Trapping
• Image Manipulation
• Flexographic Printing
• Esko Software
• Package Design
• File Preparation
• Corrugated Packaging

• Manufacturing
• Creative & Media
• Art & Design

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Sep 6, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level