Packaging Prepress Specialist - Color, Proofs & Dielines

RR Donnelley & Sons; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 47,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

RRD Iridio De Pere is a packaging prepress facility in De Pere, WI. The team handles production artwork, prepress, color management and proofing to support label and packaging projects.

The role involves creating final production files, color corrections for Flexo/Offset, dielines, proofs and collaboration with Sales and Account Managers to ensure on-time delivery and quality in a fast-paced printing environment.

Qualifications

• Packaging prepress knowledge for Litho and Flexo.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to problem solve and use sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Create final production files using prepress applications (Adobe Creative Suite & Esko Tools)
• Import, trap, bleed, screen and color separate final production files; generate and verify barcodes
• Create dielines and/or templates
• Create stepping template and add printer specified press marks
• Perform color corrections for Flexo and/or Offset print processes
• Make alterations and revisions to existing production files including light typesetting
• Operate Mac, production file server, proof output devices, RIPs and workflows
• Generate hard copy proofs for customer review
• Record Time and Materials accurately
• Work in a neat, orderly manner, maintain supply levels and request repair of equipment as necessary
• Maintain equipment (general and minor maintenance)
• Ability to solve problems with minimal supervision
• Read and comprehend job instructions, short correspondence and emails
• Participate in Pre-Production meetings with Sales, Account Manager, Leadership and other production staff
• Ensure jobs meet scheduling and quality requirements
• Apply a broad knowledge of packaging prepress to production workflows
• Maintain contact with RRD Account Manager to advise them of job progress, scheduling concerns and requests for additional information or materials when required
• Facilitate the resolution of production-related problems in a timely manner and elevates appropriately when necessary
• Use ethical business practices in dealing with customers, employees, vendors, suppliers and the community

Skills

Packaging prepress knowledge

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree related to prepress/packaging

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Esko Tools

Job description

RRD Iridio De Pere is a packaging prepress facility in De Pere, WI. The team handles production artwork, prepress, color management and proofing to support label and packaging projects.

The role involves creating final production files, color corrections for Flexo/Offset, dielines, proofs and collaboration with Sales and Account Managers to ensure on-time delivery and quality in a fast-paced printing environment.