SUMMARY OF POSITION

ePac Flexible Packaging is a rapidly growing company with locations across the United States, Canada, Europe, Africa, Southeast Asia, South Asia and Oceania. Built on break-through digital printing, ePac is at the crossroads of advanced technology and manufacturing. ePac’s mission is to provide locally-based consumer packaged goods companies the ability to compete with large brands with great packaging.

The Prepress Coordinator position receives digital files from customers and provides customer service to ensure that proofs and files are ready for print. Develops procedures and prepares artwork for production.

Note: This is a 100% On-site Position. There is no work from home provision

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Receives digital files from customers and provides customer service on whether or not those files are correct or if more information is needed
- Prepares and sends proofs
- Prepares files for print
- Enters job ticket information online
- Reviews incoming jobs to determine the level of design and/or pre-press work required.
- Communicates with the prepress department to determine cost and schedule of work required to complete each job.
- Communicates with customers keeping them apprised of job status.
- Works with the HP Indigo 20000/25000 press operator(s) on matters involving quality and scheduling.
- Follows quality requirements to meet or exceed specifications.
- Applies trap and color correction to art files, performs color separation, assigns necessary screening, steps art according to press layout, and generates press-ready files for production.
- Produces color-accurate contract proofs according to customer and press specifications.
- Creates mockups,



3D drawings, special proofs, etc. for customers as requested.
- Analyzes incoming graphics for printability, separation issues, brand color concerns, Pantone matching, ink sequence and any foreseeable printing issues. Documents the issues and possible solutions, and then notifies the appropriate people.
- Shares prepress knowledge and techniques as well as job-specific information with Digital Press Operators and other Prepress Coordinators.
- Works with a team to develop procedures and workflows relevant to the prepress area.
- Demonstrates appropriate attitude in all dealings with co-workers, customers, and suppliers.
- Helps with estimating and quoting
- Answers phones and customer inquiries

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

- Deep and demonstrated working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
- Strong working knowledge of file conversion, color conversion, imposition, composition, proof and press alignment
- Excellent understanding of color management
- Strong working knowledge of: proof-to-press matching, spectrophotometry, hard proofing and soft proofing
- Experience with digital printing on flexible packaging substrates
- Attention to detail; Flexibility; Adaptability; Communication skills
- Knowledge of file transfer systems
- Follows all safety rules and regulations, wears PPE.





EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

- Bachelor’s degree in a related field, preferred
- At least 2 years in prepress, file and/or color profiling and print file preparation
- Solid working knowledge of digital print processes and DFEs (HP Production Pro and Esko highly considered)
- Strong working knowledge of Esko Automation Engine, Esko DeskPack (highly considered)
- Strong understanding of printing processes (digital, offset, flexo and gravure highly considered)
- Trouble shooting/problem solving skills

BENEFITS

- 15 Paid Vacation Days and Statutory Holidays
- Company-paid Health, Dental, Vision, Life, ADD and Disability Insurance
- RRSP Match - 3% match

RÉSUMÉ DU POSTE

ePac Flexible Packaging est une entreprise en pleine croissance présente aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Europe, en Afrique, en Asie du Sud-Est, en Asie du Sud et en Océanie. Reposant sur une solution d’impression numérique révolutionnaire, ePac se trouve au carrefour de la technologie et de la fabrication de pointe. Elle s’est donné pour mission de fournir aux entreprises des biens de consommation locaux emballés pour leur permettre de rivaliser avec de grandes marques grâce à des emballages bien pensés.

Le coordonnateur ou la coordonnatrice de prépresse reçoit des fichiers numériques des clients et offre le service à la clientèle nécessaire pour s’assurer que les épreuves et les fichiers soient prêts à être imprimés. Il ou elle élabore des procédures et prépare les maquettes pour la production.

Remarque : Il s'agit d'un poste 100 % sur site. Aucune possibilité de télétravail n'est prévue.

📌 Prepress Coordinator (Montreal)
🏢 ePac
📍 Montreal