Lead Prepress Operator: Color & Imposition

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Timonium (MD); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

RRD is seeking a Pre-press Operator in Timonium, MD to review client files, prepare layouts for plate making, and ensure accuracy of folds, bleeds, and color bars. The role requires strong Mac/PC desktop publishing skills, familiarity with KodakPRINERGY as a plus, and the ability to collaborate with customer service and production teams to resolve issues.

Responsibilities include loading customer files, preparing color proofs, operating plate making equipment, and performing quality checks

Qualifications

• Experience with Mac/PC desktop publishing software and file formats (pdf, tiff, eps).
• Advanced color management and ability to work with various output devices.
• Familiarity with imposition software and Adobe Creative Suite on PC/Mac.

Responsibilities

• Review client files for completeness before plate making.
• Manipulate layout for print to fit paper dimensions using desktop publishing software.
• Determine layout, folds, trim, bleeds, crop marks and color bars as needed.

Skills

Mac/PC software

Digital file formats

Adobe Creative Suite

Imposition software

Color management

Mechanical skills

Leadership

Tools

CTP equipment

Image setter

Bending/tabbing equipment

Job description

RRD is seeking a Pre-press Operator in Timonium, MD to review client files, prepare layouts for plate making, and ensure accuracy of folds, bleeds, and color bars. The role requires strong Mac/PC desktop publishing skills, familiarity with KodakPRINERGY as a plus, and the ability to collaborate with customer service and production teams to resolve issues.

Responsibilities include loading customer files, preparing color proofs, operating plate making equipment, and performing quality checks