Prelim/Prepress Operator 3

About the Position

We are seeking a Prelim/Prepress Operator 3 to join our team at RRD, a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions. In this role, you will ensure the accuracy and quality of print jobs by working with digital files and layout software.

Responsibilities

• Review electronic files from clients for thoroughness and completeness before the plate-making process.
• Manipulate the format of the print job using electronic page layout software to match 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 Rep, customer, and production personnel.
• Work directly with Customer Service Rep, customer, and production personnel to resolve any issues with the job.
• Load customer-supplied electronic files for output during the manufacturing process.
• Prepare color proofs for customer review (may be required).
• Impose images and operate CTP plate-making equipment and bending/tabbing equipment to prepare plates for press (may be required).
• Perform quality checks on finished plates before releasing them to manufacturing.
• Responsible for training and supporting new and existing team members.

Requirements

• Ability to work with various graphic design and layout software applications commonly used on Mac's and PC's.
• Thorough understanding of digital file formats (pdf, tiff, eps) from different operating systems (Mac and PC).
• Experience with imposition software (Mac) and Adobe Creative Suite software (PC) is preferred.
• Advanced color management skills and the ability to work with different digital file formats.
• 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.
• Understanding of the offset printing process and how one color affects another.
• Mechanical skills using small hand tools for minor repairs and maintenance on a flatbed scanner, image setter, and automated film processing equipment.

We Offer

• Competitive salary range: USD 26.21 - USD 33.92/hour.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages.
• Parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, and employer/partner discounts.

About the Company

RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey. The company offers the industry’s most trusted portfolio of creative execution and world-wide business process consulting, with services designed to lower environmental impact. With 22,000 clients, including 93% of the Fortune 100, and 32,000 employees across 28 countries, RRD brings the expertise, execution, and scale designed to transform customer touchpoints into meaningful moments of impact.

Additional Information

• Location: On-site
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Experience Level: Middle
• Languages: None required
• Education Level: Not specified

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. We ask that candidates refrain from using AI tools during interviews to ensure an authentic and secure experience. All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre-employment background and drug screen.