Lead Prepress & Imposition Operator

Rrdonnelley; Timonium (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Other voluntary insurance

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition assistance

Employer/partner discounts

Job summary

RRD is seeking a Pre-Press Operator to review client files, format print jobs, and prepare plates for press. You will work with Customer Service and production to solve issues, load files, and possibly produce color proofs. Must manage folds, trims, bleeds, and color bars while ensuring quality.

The role requires proficiency with Mac/PC design tools, knowledge of digital formats, and experience with imposition and Adobe CS. Leadership and ongoing skill development are expected.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Mac/PC graphic design and layout software.
• Strong knowledge of digital file formats (pdf, tiff, eps) across OS.
• Experience with imposition software and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Advanced color management and handling of multiple formats.
• Ability to output digital files to various devices and learn new tools.
• Understanding of offset printing and color interactions.
• Mechanical skills for small-tool maintenance on pre-press gear.
• Leadership: assist, answer questions, and participate in calls with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Review client files for thoroughness before plate making.
• Manipulate format of print jobs with desktop publishing for paper size.
• Determine layout with folds, trims, bleeds, and color bars.
• Identify missing elements and communicate with teams and customers.
• Collaborate with Customer Service Rep and production on issue resolution.
• Load customer files for output during manufacturing.
• May prepare color proofs for customer review.
• Operate pre-press equipment to prepare plates for press.
• Perform quality checks on finished plates before manufacturing.
• Support special projects and cross-training across areas.

Skills

Graphic design software

Mac and PC compatibility

Digital file formats

Imposition software

Adobe Creative Suite

Color management

Outputting digital files

Offset printing understanding

Mechanical skills

Leadership / lead role

Tools

Imposition software (Mac)

Adobe Creative Suite

Flatbed scanner

Image setter

Automated film processing

Job description

RRD is seeking a Pre-Press Operator to review client files, format print jobs, and prepare plates for press. You will work with Customer Service and production to solve issues, load files, and possibly produce color proofs. Must manage folds, trims, bleeds, and color bars while ensuring quality.

The role requires proficiency with Mac/PC design tools, knowledge of digital formats, and experience with imposition and Adobe CS. Leadership and ongoing skill development are expected.