Entry Prepress Operator: Digital & Offset Prep

RR Donnelley & Sons; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Maternity leave

Adoption assistance

Employer discounts

Job summary

RR Donnelley & Sons is seeking a Prepress Operator 1 in Illinois to prepare, review, and process electronic files for digital and offset printing. You will work with Customer Service, Planners, and Production to ensure files are accurate, properly prepared, and routed to printers according to color, stock, and finishing requirements.

The role requires attention to detail, familiarity with prepress software, and the ability to solve production issues quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of digital and offset printing processes.
• Ability to review electronic files and identify potential production issues.
• Familiarity with prepress, desktop publishing, and PDF-processing software preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to read and understand job tickets and production specifications.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with Customer Service, Planning, Prepress, and Production teams.
• Ability to prioritize multiple jobs in a fast-paced production environment.
• Willingness to learn different prepress, digital, and offset processes.
• Ability to safely operate or learn to operate plate-making and related prepress equipment.
• Ability to maintain accurate inventory records and assist with material ordering.
• Must adhere to all SQF rules and regulations, general environmental health & safety rules for professional services.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and download electronic files for digital and offset printing.
• Review files for accuracy and print-readiness.
• Use desktop publishing and prepress software to prepare files for production.
• Determine layouts and impositions based on stock and production requirements.
• Verify job specifications against files and clarify issues with teams.
• Send files to printers based on color, stock and finishing needs.
• Adjust color, imposition, and file setup to meet specs.
• Prepare and match color output per production processes.
• Maintain and operate offset plate-making equipment.
• Load and replace plate material as needed.
• Collaborate with Customer Service on production requirements and issues.
• Ensure files are prepared correctly before release to production.
• Maintain inventory of materials and supplies for digital and offset printing.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering materials.
• Participate in monthly inventory of supplies and materials.
• Follow safety, quality, and production procedures.
• Cross-train and assist other Prepress and Production functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Digital printing

Offset printing

Prepress

PDF processing

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Inventory management

Tools

Prepress software

PDF processing software

Plate-making equipment

Job description

RR Donnelley & Sons is seeking a Prepress Operator 1 in Illinois to prepare, review, and process electronic files for digital and offset printing. You will work with Customer Service, Planners, and Production to ensure files are accurate, properly prepared, and routed to printers according to color, stock, and finishing requirements.

The role requires attention to detail, familiarity with prepress software, and the ability to solve production issues quickly in a fast-paced environment.