Prepress Technician — PCL Graphics Markham, ON · Full-time · Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
About the Role
PCL Graphics is a large-format printing and graphics engineering company with over 40 years of production experience. We work on demanding commercial projects — architectural graphics, retail environments, fleet graphics, wayfinding systems, and specialty signage — and we're looking for a detail-oriented Prepress Technician to join our team.
This is a hands-on production role. You'll be responsible for preparing and optimizing artwork files for output across a wide range of substrates and print processes. If you have a strong eye for detail, thrive in a fast-moving production environment, and live in Adobe Illustrator, this role is for you.
What You'll Do
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Receive, review, and prepare client-supplied artwork for large-format digital output
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Set up files for production in Adobe Illustrator with correct bleed, trim, and colour profiles
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Perform colour management and output preparation, including soft-proofing
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Identify and correct common artwork issues: low resolution, RGB-to-CMYK conversion, font errors, overprints, and spot colour conflicts
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Communicate file issues and corrections with account managers and clients professionally
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Prepare cut contour paths and variable data layouts as needed
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Maintain organized file naming, job folders, and version control
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Support press operators with file handoff and output verification
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Adapt artwork for multi-panel installations, tiling, and seam alignment
What You Bring
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Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator — this is the core tool of the role
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Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Acrobat / PDF preflight
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Strong understanding of colour theory, ICC profiles, and colour space management
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Experience with InDesign is an asset
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2+ years of prepress, reprographics, or production design experience in a print environment
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Post-secondary training in Graphic Design, Print Technology, or equivalent hands-on experience
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Comfortable working to tight deadlines in a high-volume production environment
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High attention to detail — able to catch file issues before they reach the press
Why PCL Graphics
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Established company with 40+ years in the industry — stable, well-equipped facility
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Exposure to a wide variety of substrates, applications, and production methods
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Collaborative team environment with experienced operators and account staff
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Markham location — convenient for GTA east and York Region candidates
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