Pre Press Technician Jobs in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Maintenance Technician
Maintenance Technician
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About the role
Our client, a specialty packaging facility focusing on design, manufacturing and distribution of custom paperboard cartons and folding cartons is currently looking for a mid level pre press technician.
Core Responsibilities
File Preflighting: Review customer files for correct fonts, bleeds, margins, and image resolution. Imposition and Layout: Arrange and format multiple page layouts onto single sheets to optimize efficiency. Color Management: Adjust color profiles, densities, and separations to match target print substrates. Proofing: Generate digital or physical mockups/proofs for client review and approval. Platemaking: Operate Computer-to-Plate (CTP) systems or imaging equipment to produce printing plates. Troubleshooting: Diagnose and fix corrupted files, missing elements, or formatting errors.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Software Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat). Technical Knowledge: Understanding of print production workflows, dot gain, and color models (CMYK/Pantone). Attention to Detail: High visual accuracy to spot alignment or color discrepancies early. Education & Experience: Typically requires a high school diploma alongside 1 to 3 years of hands-on prepress or graphic arts experience, or a technical certificate in print technology.
Benefits
Full time Competitive hourly wages, Dental and vision care, Paid time off.
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About SWalters Consulting
President, Executive Staffing and Recruiting Specialist Independent Talent Architect | Printing & Packaging Industry
- Connect leading professionals from Production to Top Leadership with the right opportunities in Printing & Packaging.
- Specialize in recruitment, executive search, and talent acquisition across all role levels.
- Deliver a candidate- and client-focused experience, building trust and long-term professional relationships.
- Advise companies on hiring strategies and market trends to attract and secure top-performing professionals efficiently.
- Guide candidates toward career growth and meaningful opportunities that align with their expertise .Specialize in recruitment, executive search, and talent acquisition across all role levels.
- Deliver a candidate- and client-focused experience, building trust and long-term professional relationships.
- Advise companies on hiring strategies and market trends to attract and secure top-performing professionals efficiently.
- Guide candidates toward career growth and meaningful opportunities that align with their expertise.
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