Job Title:
Prepress Operator (Print)
Company:
Stoakley: Media, Print and Packaging
Location:
Vaughan
Date Posted:
October 02, 2026
Description:
Seeking a Print Prepress Operator to join the production team of a leading print manufacturer. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing customer artwork and production files for press, ensuring files meet technical specifications and are produced accurately, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented prepress professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and understands the importance of accuracy, colour management, and meeting production deadlines.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Review customer-supplied artwork and production files for accuracy, completeness, and printability.
• Prepare and preflight files for production, identifying and resolving potential technical issues.
• Perform file corrections, imposition, trapping, bleeds, colour separations, and other prepress functions.
• Ensure artwork complies with established print specifications and customer requirements.
• Prepare files for a variety of printing processes and substrates.
• Manage colour conversions and ensure accurate CMYK, spot colour, and Pantone specifications.
• Produce proofs and review files for accuracy prior to releasing them to production.
• Work closely with Customer Service, Estimating, Graphic Design, Production, and Press Operators to resolve file-related issues.
• Communicate with customers when clarification or revised artwork is required.
• Maintain accurate job documentation and ensure files are properly archived and organized.
• Troubleshoot prepress and production issues and recommend solutions.
• Assist with maintaining prepress standards, workflows, and quality-control procedures.
• Meet production schedules and prioritize multiple jobs in a fast-paced environment.
• Follow all company quality, safety, and production procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS
• 2–5+ years of experience in a prepress or print production environment.
• Strong knowledge of commercial printing processes and print production requirements.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat.
• Experience with PDF preflight, file preparation, colour separation, trapping, imposition, and proofing.
• Experience working with Esko, Kodak Prinergy, Heidelberg Prinect, or similar prepress workflow systems is an asset.
• Strong understanding of CMYK, RGB, Pantone/spot colours, ICC profiles, resolution, bleeds, crop marks, and print specifications.
• Knowledge of offset, digital, wide format or other print processes is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
COMPENSATION
• $60000-70000
• Health and Dental Benefits
*The stated compensation range reflects the full scope of the role as currently structured and is provided in accordance with pay transparency requirements. Offers are determined based on relevant experience, demonstrated skills, internal equity, and alignment with the role’s requirements. The upper end of the range is typically reserved for candidates who fully meet all requirements and qualifications outlined in this posting and the official job description.
HOW TO APPLY
Please email your resume: Schofield@Stoakley.com
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE RECRUITER
Andrew Schofield is at the forefront of industry staffing solutions in the Canadian Media, Print & Packaging Industry as it evolves through Corporate Merger Acquisition, Product Development, or Technological Advancement. He is regarded as an industry insider resource by Employers & Employees for career enhancement beyond traditional job application forums. With his industry-focused portfolio, Andrew continues his career success at Stoakley-Stewart Consultants. 20+ Years' Staffing Media, Print & Packaging Industries. Head to the front of the line!
EXISTING VACANCY
This is a critical role within the organization and, following the recruitment and selection process, the selected candidate should expect to receive an offer promptly.
USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
We do NOT use artificial intelligence to screen, rank or select candidates. The merits of every single application will be judged by a human.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Review customer-supplied artwork and production files for accuracy, completeness, and printability.
• Prepare and preflight files for production, identifying and resolving potential technical issues.
• Perform file corrections, imposition, trapping, bleeds, colour separations, and other prepress functions.
• Ensure artwork complies with established print specifications and customer requirements.
• Prepare files for a variety of printing processes and substrates.
• Manage colour conversions and ensure accurate CMYK, spot colour, and Pantone specifications.
• Produce proofs and review files for accuracy prior to releasing them to production.
• Work closely with Customer Service, Estimating, Graphic Design, Production, and Press Operators to resolve file-related issues.
• Communicate with customers when clarification or revised artwork is required.
• Maintain accurate job documentation and ensure files are properly archived and organized.
• Troubleshoot prepress and production issues and recommend solutions.
• Assist with maintaining prepress standards, workflows, and quality-control procedures.
• Meet production schedules and prioritize multiple jobs in a fast-paced environment.
• Follow all company quality, safety, and production procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS
• 2–5+ years of experience in a prepress or print production environment.
• Strong knowledge of commercial printing processes and print production requirements.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat.
• Experience with PDF preflight, file preparation, colour separation, trapping, imposition, and proofing.
• Experience working with Esko, Kodak Prinergy, Heidelberg Prinect, or similar prepress workflow systems is an asset.
• Strong understanding of CMYK, RGB, Pantone/spot colours, ICC profiles, resolution, bleeds, crop marks, and print specifications.
• Knowledge of offset, digital, wide format or other print processes is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
COMPENSATION
• $60000-70000
• Health and Dental Benefits
*The stated compensation range reflects the full scope of the role as currently structured and is provided in accordance with pay transparency requirements. Offers are determined based on relevant experience, demonstrated skills, internal equity, and alignment with the role’s requirements. The upper end of the range is typically reserved for candidates who fully meet all requirements and qualifications outlined in this posting and the official job description.
HOW TO APPLY
Please email your resume: Schofield@Stoakley.com
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE RECRUITER
Andrew Schofield is at the forefront of industry staffing solutions in the Canadian Media, Print & Packaging Industry as it evolves through Corporate Merger Acquisition, Product Development, or Technological Advancement. He is regarded as an industry insider resource by Employers & Employees for career enhancement beyond traditional job application forums. With his industry-focused portfolio, Andrew continues his career success at Stoakley-Stewart Consultants. 20+ Years' Staffing Media, Print & Packaging Industries. Head to the front of the line!
EXISTING VACANCY
This is a critical role within the organization and, following the recruitment and selection process, the selected candidate should expect to receive an offer promptly.
USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
We do NOT use artificial intelligence to screen, rank or select candidates. The merits of every single application will be judged by a human.
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