Prepress Technician

PCL Graphics • Markham, ON

5d • Onsite

About The Position

We're looking for a detail-oriented Prepress Technician to join our production team. In this role, you'll be the critical link between client-supplied artwork and press-ready output — ensuring every file that goes to print meets our quality standards. Most artwork arrives largely direction-set by clients; your job is to assess, finesse, and perfect it. You'll also take on design work when needed, stepping in to resolve gaps or produce output where client files fall short.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat
• Solid understanding of large-format or commercial print production
• Strong grasp of colour theory, ICC profiles, and CMYK workflows
• Experience with RIP software (Caldera, EFI Fiery, or similar)
• Exceptional attention to detail — you catch what others miss
• Ability to work efficiently under deadline-driven production schedules
• Experience with vector tracing, image upsizing, and retouching
• Clear communicator — comfortable flagging issues early

Nice To Haves

• Experience with InDesign
• Familiarity with contour cutting, nesting software, or wide-format substrate types (vinyl, PET, polycarbonate, rigid substrates)

Responsibilities

• Preflight, correct, and prepare client-supplied artwork files for large-format print production
• Build and deliver press-ready PDF proofs for customer approval, with accurate colour profiles and bleed/trim settings
• Apply colour management best practices including ICC profiling, soft proofing, and colour conversion for wide-format RIP workflows
• Scale, reformat, and adapt artwork across varying substrates, substrates sizes, and media types — including rigid boards, vinyl, textiles, and wall coverings
• Perform design work as required — including layout adjustments, image retouching, template builds, and artwork creation when client files are incomplete
• Communicate file issues and requirements clearly to clients and internal production staff
• Manage multiple jobs simultaneously while meeting tight production deadlines

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed