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Contract Pre Press Operator
Allegra Marketing Print Mail Cambridge —Cambridge, ON
- $18–$22 an hour
- English
- Travel
- Communication skills
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Flexo Press Operator Afternoons
Label Design Ltd. —Guelph, ON
- $27–$33 an hour
- Full-time
- Forklift
- In-person
- Manufacturing
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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Chassis Upfitter - Welder, Fitter, Fabricator
Vacutrux Ltd —Elmira, ON
- $21–$24 an hour
- Full-time
- Mechanical knowledge
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Poly-Nova Technologies —Guelph, ON
- $20.08–$22.11 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Math
- Communication skills
- Dental care
- Tuition reimbursement
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Riverside Foundry Inc —Wilmot, ON
- From $21.26 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Assembly
- In-person
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Press Brake Operator (Afternoon Shift)
Melitron Corporation —Guelph, ON
- $21–$27 an hour
- Full-time
- In-person
- Manufacturing
- Communication skills
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Press Brake Setter / Operator Afternoon Shift (254409)
Melitron Corporation —Guelph, ON
- Manufacturing
- Communication skills
- Mechanical knowledge
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Poly-Nova Technologies —Guelph, ON
- $20.08–$22.11 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Math
- Communication skills
- Dental care
- Tuition reimbursement
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Contract Pre Press Operator

Allegra Marketing Print Mail Cambridge -
Cambridge, ON

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Job details

Fixed term contract
$18–$22 an hour
4 days ago

Qualifications

Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
English
Graphic design
Adobe InDesign
Communication skills
Adobe Acrobat
Time management

Full job description

Position Title: Contract Prepress Operator

Department: Production / Prepress

Reports To: Office Manager

Employment Type: Independent Contractor (Contract Basis)

Location: Allegra Marketing Print Mail, Unit# 9, 1177 Franklin Blvd., Cambridge, Ontario N1R 7W4

Contract Term: 12months, renewable

Hours: Part-time/Full-time

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Contract Prepress Operator to support our print production team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing customer artwork and digital files for print production, ensuring all files meet quality standards and production specifications. This role requires strong technical knowledge of prepress workflows, file preparation, color management, and printing processes.

Key Responsibilities

File Preparation & Preflight

Review customer-supplied artwork and production files for print readiness.
Perform preflight checks to identify and correct issues related to fonts, image resolution, color spaces, bleeds, trim marks, and file integrity.
Prepare files for offset, digital, large-format, and specialty printing applications as required.
Create and modify print-ready PDFs according to production specifications.

Color Management

Ensure accurate color reproduction through proper color profiling and file setup.
Convert files between RGB, CMYK, spot colors, and other required color spaces.
Verify color separations and output settings.

Production Support

Generate proofs for customer approval and internal quality control.
Create impositions and layouts for efficient press operation.
Coordinate with press operators and production staff to resolve technical issues.
Maintain consistency with customer branding and design standards.

Quality Assurance

Verify final files before production release.
Maintain high standards of print quality and accuracy.
Troubleshoot prepress-related issues and recommend corrective actions.

Workflow Management

Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting production deadlines.
Maintain organized file structures and archive completed jobs.
Follow established standard operating procedures and workflow processes.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

May be required to lift and or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Some independent travel may be required.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be exposed to fumes, toxic chemicals, and printing equipment with moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet to moderate.

Required Qualifications

Minimum 1–2 years of experience in a prepress, print production, or graphic arts environment.
Strong knowledge of commercial printing processes.
Proficiency with:
Adobe Acrobat Pro
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Experience creating and editing print-ready PDF files.
Knowledge of imposition software and workflows.
Understanding of:
CMYK and spot-color printing
Color management systems
Bleed, trim, and safety requirements
Variable data printing (preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with digital, offset, wide-format, and specialty print production.
Familiarity with RIP software and workflow automation systems.
Knowledge of PDF/X standards.
Experience with web-to-print workflows.
Graphic design experience is an asset.
Ability to effectively, professionally, communicate well with customers, management, and coworkers, proficiency using the English language verbally, in person, and on the phone, and in written form.

Skills & Competencies

Exceptional attention to detail.
Strong problem-solving abilities.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.

Deliverables / Performance Expectations

The contractor will be expected to:

Process and prepare production files accurately and on schedule.
Maintain a file error rate below established quality thresholds.
Meet agreed turnaround times for proofing and file preparation.
Support smooth workflow between sales, design, and production departments.
Ensure customer files consistently meet print production standards.

Contract Terms

Compensation: Hourly Rate negotiable
Contractor is responsible for applicable taxes, insurance, and statutory obligations as required by law.
Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement required.

· Ownership of all work product and production files remains with the print shop.

Success Profile

The ideal contractor is a technically skilled prepress professional who can quickly identify file issues, maintain exceptional quality standards, and help ensure efficient print production with minimal rework and downtime.

Pay: $18.00-$22.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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