Platemaker

Operate plate making equipment to correctly produce lithographic and/or flexographic plates from digital files.

Responsibilities:

• Impose images and operate plate making bending/tabbing and sheering equipment to prepare plates for press 
• Review images produced on plate for defects or errors
• Maintain production documentation  
• Responsible for physical creation of flexographic and/or lithographic plates
• May replenish materials necessary in automatic plate processors and perform routine light maintenance on equipment
• May maintain inventory for plate making materials
• 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) to 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 
• May prepare color proofs for customer review 
• Perform quality checks on finished plates before releasing to manufacturing
• Perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance on platemaking equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

• High School Diploma or GED required 2 year technical degree or certification preferred
• 1 years of print or graphic design experience
• Must be able to work with various graphic design and layout software applications commonly used on Macs and PCs 
• A thorough understanding of digital file formats (pdf tiff eps) from different operating systems (Mac and PC) is required 
• Experience with imposition software (Mac) and Adobe Creative Suite software (PC) is preferred. 
• Advanced color management skills preferred
• Must have the ability to output digital files to various output devices
• Must have an understanding of the printing process 
• Mechanical skills using small hand tools in order to make minor repairs and perform maintenance on platemaking equipment

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 $18.50 - $24.50 / 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.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans

At RRD we value innovation authenticity and integrity. To uphold the security and fairness of our hiring process we ask that candidates refrain from using AI tools during interviews to ensure an authentic and secure experience. We appreciate your cooperation as we work to maintain a transparent and equitable hiring process.

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

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time