Prepress Technician Specific Skills

Operate various computer-controlled studio systems to perform colour separation, retouching and editing that allow changes to be made to a colour negative for printing purposes; Plan page layouts and electronically alter shape, size and positions of illustrations and text

Proofmaker Specific Skills

Operate computerized equipment to prepare film, laser or dylux proofs for quality control purposes or for customers' review

Platemaker Specific Skills

Operate vacuum frames, plate processors and step and repeat machines to produce printing plates for various types of presses

Work Setting Commercial or in-house printers

Business Equipment and Computer Applications Adobe Illustrator; Adobe Photoshop

Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

Education Bachelor's degree

Languages English