H0361 Prelim/Prepress Operator 2 at RR Donnelley Houston, TX

RR Donnelley; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

RR Donnelley in Houston, TX is seeking a Prelim/Prepress Operator 2 to join our print production team. You will review client files, prepare layouts, and ensure accuracy before plate making.

The role requires proficiency with Mac/PC layout software, Adobe Creative Suite, and strong color management, with hands-on work on CTP and related equipment. You will cooperate with Customer Service and production to resolve issues and maintain quality.

Qualifications

• Experience with Mac/PC layout software and file handling.
• Understanding of digital file formats: pdf, tiff, eps.
• Experience with imposition software and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Advanced color management skills and familiarity with various formats.
• Ability to output digital files to multiple devices and learn new software.
• Understanding of offset printing and color interactions.
• Mechanical skills for small repairs and equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Review electronic files for completeness before plate making.
• Use desktop publishing software to adjust layouts to paper size.
• Determine page layout with folds, trims, bleeds and crop marks; add color bars as needed.
• Identify missing or problematic components and communicate with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Customer Service, customer and production to resolve issues.
• Load customer files for output during manufacturing.
• Prepare color proofs for customer review.
• Impose images and operate CTP and bending/tabbing equipment to prepare plates.
• Perform quality checks on finished plates before release.

Skills

Graphic design software

Mac/PC proficiency

Color management

Imposition software

Adobe Creative Suite

Digital file formats

Offset printing basics

Mechanical maintenance

Quality checks

Tools

CTP plate making

Flatbed scanner

Image setter

Automated film processing

Job description

H0361 Prelim/Prepress Operator 2 job at RR Donnelley. Houston, TX.

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.

Job Description

• 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) manipulates 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 Rep, customer and production personnel
• Work directly with Customer Service Rep, customer, and production personnel as necessary to work out any problems with the job
• Load customer supplied electronic files for output during the manufacturing process
• May prepare color proofs for customer review
• May impose images and operate CTP plate making equipment and bending/tabbing equipment to prepare plates for press
• Perform quality checks on finished plates before releasing to manufacturing

Qualifications

• Must be able to work with various graphic design and layout software applications commonly used on Mac’s and PC’s
• 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 and the ability to work with different digital file 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

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