PrelimPrepress Operator 1

Responsibilities:

• Review electronic files that are received from clients and check them for thoroughness and completeness in advance of the plate making process
• Using desktop publishing software manipulate the format of the print job to the dimensions of the paper
• Determine page layout accounting for folds trims bleeds and gripper and add crop marks and color bars as necessary
• Identify missing or problematic components and communicate them to the Customer Service Reps customer(s) and production personnel
• Work directly with Customer Service Reps customer(s) and production personnel as necessary to work out any problems with the job
• Load customer supplied electronic files for output onto the Pre-Press file server
• Create an electronic image of the pages to create manufacturing proofs used by the Press and Bind operators during the manufacturing process
• May prepare color proofs for customer review

Qualifications :

• Must be able to work with various graphic design and layout software applications commonly used on Macs and PCs
• Good understanding of digital file formats (pdf tiff eps) from different operating systems (Mac and PC) is required
• Basic color management skills and the ability to work with different digital formats are required Must have the ability to output digital files to various output devices; must have the ability to continue to learn and use new graphics software on an ongoing basis
• Must have an understanding of the offset printing process and how one color affects another
• Mechanical skills using small hand tools in order to make minor repairs and perform maintenance on a flatbed scanner image setter and automated film processing equipment is required

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The salary range for this role at the noted RRD location is $20.00 - $26.00 / hour. Starting pay decisions are determined based on multiple factors including but not limited to relevant education qualifications skills experience certifications proficiency performance shift location and other business needs. Typically roles follow step progressions to a target rate or set increments over time. Depending on the role in addition to the hourly rate of pay the total compensation package may also include overtime shift differential call-in and/or stand-by pay. RRDs benefit offerings include medical dental and vision coverage paid time off disability insurance 401(k) with company match life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages plus parental leave adoption assistance tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts.

All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre-employment background and drug screen.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time