Prepress and Print Operator

PI Fine Art is a proudly Canadian company celebrating over 45 years in business. As one of the largest vertically integrated art companies in North America, we specialize in art, wallcoverings, mirrors, and alternative wall dé

cor. Our expertise spans every stage of the art development and supply chain process, including art consulting, publishing, and manufacturing.

We take pride in knowing that fine art is an essential part of design, enhancing the visual appeal and atmosphere of any space.

Responsibilities :

• Operates various types of digital printing equipment.
• Reviews client requests to understand the scope and parameters of print jobs.
• Accurately reads and interprets a work order, performs quality assurance, measures post-production
• Sets up, sizes, color corrects and manipulates images for print
• Determines quantities required for print job.
• Performs color matches for a print job per job request.
• Loads material, aligns and configures printer to run job using Onyx RIP
• Inspects random production samples to evaluate the quality of prints
• Performs routine maintenance on printing machines.
• Maintains a clean area around printing machinery.
• Evaluates projects daily, and on an ongoing basis, to ensure time and quality commitments are kept
• Communicates changes that affect product delivery with colleagues as necessary
• Takes steps required to ensure timeline commitments are made, including working extra hours to meet deadlines
• Scans, uploads and downloads images
• Assists with ordering supplies (e.g. inks and substrates)
• Performs other duties as assigned by management

Physical Requirements :

• Physically able to operate printing machines.
• Able to bend or kneel frequently.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time

Qualifications :

• Minimum : Post-Secondary degree and / or certificate in digital printing
• Preferred 2-5 years digital large format print operator familiar with colour correcting image files from monitor to output on various substrates
• Expert knowledge in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator in a Mac environment
• Knowledge of Onyx Rip software is an asset
• Experience with HP latex printers is an asset
• Graphic arts industry, particularly pre-press production skills, and related technical processes
• Deadline-oriented, attention to detail
• Clear and professional communication skills
• Able to function well as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-demand environment

At PI Fine Art / PI Creative Art, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported.

We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve.

If you require an accommodation for the recruitment / interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.