Lead Prepress & Plate-Making Operator

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Timonium (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

PTO

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

RRD in Timonium, MD is seeking a skilled pre-press operator lead to review client files, determine layouts, and prepare plates for press. KodakPRINERGY experience is a plus, and the role emphasizes accuracy, color management, and cross-assignments with internal teams.

You will load customer files for output, perform quality checks on finished plates, and may produce color proofs for customer review. Strong Mac/PC design software skills and mechanical aptitude are essential.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Mac and PC graphic design and layout software.
• Strong knowledge of digital file formats (PDF, TIFF, EPS) across Mac/PC.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and imposition software.
• Understanding of offset printing and color management.
• Ability to learn and operate new graphics software on an ongoing basis.

Responsibilities

• Review client files for completeness before plate making.
• Load customer files for output during manufacturing.
• Prepare color proofs for customer review.
• Impose images and operate plate making equipment for press prep.
• Perform quality checks on finished plates and resolve issues with teams.
• Collaborate with Customer Service and production on special projects.

Skills

Leadership

Color management

Technical aptitude

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Imposition software

CTP plate making equipment

Job description

RRD in Timonium, MD is seeking a skilled pre-press operator lead to review client files, determine layouts, and prepare plates for press. KodakPRINERGY experience is a plus, and the role emphasizes accuracy, color management, and cross-assignments with internal teams.

You will load customer files for output, perform quality checks on finished plates, and may produce color proofs for customer review. Strong Mac/PC design software skills and mechanical aptitude are essential.