PrelimPrepress Operator

Review electronic files that are received from clients and check them for thoroughness and completeness in advance of the plate making process.  Using electronic page layout software (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 CSR customer and production personnel.  Work directly with CSR customer 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 :

The pay range for this role at the noted location is $24.00 - $35.00 / hour. The actual rate of pay offered may vary based upon but not limited to: education skills experience proficiency performance shift and addition to base salary depending on the role the total compensation package may also include overtime shift differential call-in and stand-by pay. RRD offers benefits including medical dental and vision coverage paid time off disability insurance 401(k) with match life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages plus tuition assistance maternity leave adoption 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