Packaging Prepress Technician - Flexo & Offset

RR Donnelley (RRD); Oakdale (MN); On-site; USD 49,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

RR Donnelley (RRD) is seeking a Production Prepress Specialist in Minnesota to create final production files, prepare dielines, and ensure color accuracy for Litho and Flexo printing. You will collaborate with Sales, Account Manager, and leadership to meet scheduling and quality requirements while maintaining equipment and generating proofs.

The role offers a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits, with opportunities to influence packaging workflow and deliver high-quality

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor degree in a related field, or 3–5 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of packaging prepress and print specs for Litho andFlexo.
• Experience with packaging substrates for Litho and Flexo.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong listening skills.
• Strong problem solving and good judgment.

Responsibilities

• Create final production files using prepress apps (Adobe CS & Esko).
• Import, trap, bleed, screen and color separate final files.
• Generate and verify barcodes.
• Create dielines, templates and printer marks.
• Perform color corrections for Flexo/Offset processes.
• Make revisions to existing files, including light typesetting.
• Operate Mac, production file server, RIPs and workflows.
• Generate hard copy proofs for customer review.
• Record Time and Materials accurately.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, and request repairs as needed.
• Participate in Pre-Production meetings; ensure scheduling and quality.
• Maintain contact with Account Manager to advise progress and requests.
• Facilitate timely resolution of production-related problems and escalate as needed.
• Use ethical business practices with customers, employees, vendors and community.

Skills

Packaging prepress knowledge

Litho & Flexo processes

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Related degree or 3-5 years experience

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Esko Tools

Job description

RR Donnelley (RRD) is seeking a Production Prepress Specialist in Minnesota to create final production files, prepare dielines, and ensure color accuracy for Litho and Flexo printing. You will collaborate with Sales, Account Manager, and leadership to meet scheduling and quality requirements while maintaining equipment and generating proofs.

The role offers a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits, with opportunities to influence packaging workflow and deliver high-quality