Colour Pro-Print Technician needed at Canon

Colour Printer Maintenance:

• Perform routine maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting of imagePRESS printers.
• Keep abreast of software updates, bulletins and other technical information related to Pro-Print devices.
• Ensure printers are calibrated and profiled for optimal colour accuracy.

Colour Management:

• Develop and implement colour management workflows, customised to the customer’s print environment.
• Create and manage ICC profiles for various printing conditions.
• Establish best practice standards and verifications for repeatable, consistent production results

Print Quality Control:

• Monitor and maintain high print quality standards.
• Conduct regular print quality checks, repair and make adjustments as needed.
• Monitor paper quality.

Technical Support:

• Provide technical assistance to operators and customers.
• Troubleshoot colour-related issues and resolve problems efficiently.

Training and Documentation:

• Train operators on colour printer operation, maintenance, calibration and colour management.
• Compile and maintain documentation on colour printer settings, profiles, and workflows.

What we ask

• 3 – 5 + years of experience in digital colour printing and colour management.
• Strong understanding of colour theory, advanced colour managements, and ICC profiling.
• Proficiency in colour printer operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with colour management software (e.g., Adobe Color, EFI Colour Profiler Suite, PrismaSync Tools.
• Understanding of design software common to print like Photoshop, Illustrator, Corel Draw and Inkscape
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, pressure environment and prioritize tasks effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical Certificate or Diploma from reputable Higher Education Institutions.
• Certification in printing technology and colour management.
• Experience with Canon or similar printer brands and models. Pro Series an advantage.
• Knowledge of print production workflows and software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Corel).