Prepress Operator

SGX, part of the Propelis Group, brings together more than 150 years of combined experience from SGS&Co and SGK, forming a powerhouse in packaging graphics, prepress, and print production.

We offer a full suite of solutions, including artwork and file preparation, plate and cylinder production, and metal deco services, supported by advanced technology and a global footprint.

• Preflight electronic files received from clients and check them for thoroughness and completeness and report any issues to Project Managers.
• Ensures that all necessary fonts are available and art is present in-house.
• Verifies colors used and checks the resolution of any CT's.

• Applies required traps, holdbacks, overprints, knockouts, minimum type and line thickness.
• Utilizing knowledge and understanding of the pre-press and printing Offset, Dry Offset, Flexography, Roto Gravure.
• Creates traps for different types of printing per specifications to ensure customer jobs print properly.
• Adjust files to match customer specifications up to and including steps, repeats and applies distortion and cutbacks.
• Places proper marks, printer registration, color bars and tone scales on jobs.
• Develop Proof – preparing a preview of art for the customer illustrating how the final art product will appear.
• Accesses server volumes where jobs are located and resaves them to the proper volumes.
• Accesses typefaces for each particular job to ensure quality of work.
• Work OT when required.
• Complete any ad-hoc topics assigned by the Shift Leader.

• Knowledge in Esko Software is an advantage.
• Knowledge in Adobe suite.
• Ensures the accuracy of the final data deliverable up to and including PDF, TIFF, stepped LEN files, FTP upload and CD upload.
• Performs a Quality Control check list.

• Checks work to ensure basic mark positions are correct including centres, corner trims, screen scales, punch marks, job name and color designations.
• Flags errors or deviations from standard work procedures to the Production Manager / Supervisor.
• Ensures the accuracy of the final data deliverable up to and including PDF, TIFF, stepped LEN files, FTP upload and CD upload.
• Performs a Quality Control check list.

• High school or college degree with a focus in graphics (or equivalent work experience).
• One to three years of hands on experience in print industry (flexo, offset, screen, dry offset).
• Proficient in various graphic design and layout software applications (Illustrator, InDesign, Esko Package, Photoshop) on a Mac and PC.
• Good understanding of digital file formats (pdf, tiff, eps) from different operating systems.
• Ability to output digital files to various output devices.
• Understanding of the offset printing process and how one color affects another.
• Proofreading skills required.
• Ability to read and understand instructions.

• Provide accurate, thorough, professional work regularly.
• Ability to coordinate work with others, seeks opinions, values working relationships.
• Communicates knowledge clearly, accurately and thoroughly.
• Listens attentively and responds thoughtfully to any issues.
• Ability to meet deadlines, work under pressure and problem solve independently.
• Willingness to participate in process improvement efforts and various production meetings to foster a positive creative impact on the business.
• Must have the ability to continue to learn and use new graphics software on an ongoing basis.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following physical requirements are commonly performed in this job. There are times, on occasion, when the employee may be asked or expected to perform duties with physical requirements that are different from those listed here.

It is the employee's duty to notify the management of any physical limitations or inability to perform a certain task.

• Vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Supplementary Information:
This description is based upon management's assessment of the requirements and functions of the job as of the date this description was prepared or revised. It is a general guideline for managers and colleagues. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Management reserves the right on a temporary or indefinite basis to modify as necessary to meet changing business conditions.

About Propelis:
Propelis is a portfolio of global marketing services and technology companies with a combined legacy of 150+ years, 2,000+ clients, 9,000 employees, and operations across 30…