Platemaker

RR Donnelley; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

RR Donnelley seeks an experienced plate making operator for our Ohio facility. You will produce lithographic and flexographic plates from digital files and perform quality checks to ensure accuracy before press runs.

The role involves maintaining platemaking equipment, troubleshooting minor issues, and coordinating with CSR and production teams to resolve missing components. Prior graphic design software experience and familiarity with Mac/PC workflows are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; technical degree/certification preferred.
• 1+ years of print or graphic design experience.
• Familiar with Mac and PC graphic tools and file formats (pdf, tiff, eps).
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and imposition software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate plate making equipment to produce lithographic and/or flexographic plates from digital files.
• Inspect plates for defects and ensure quality before press release.
• Prepare color proofs for customer review when required.
• Maintain and troubleshoot platemaking equipment and replenish materials as needed.
• Communicate missing components to CSR and production teams; assist inventory where applicable.

Skills

Graphic design software

Mac/PC proficiency

Printing process knowledge

Digital file formats

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 year technical degree or certification

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Imposition software

Job description

• Compensation: USD 17.5 - USD 28 - hourly

Company Description

RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey. The company offers the industry’s most trusted portfolio of creative execution and world-wide business process consulting, with services designed to lower environmental impact. With 22,000 clients, including 93% of the Fortune 100, and 32,000 employees across 28 countries, RRD brings the expertise, execution, and scale designed to transform customer touchpoints into meaningful moments of impact.

Job Description

Operate plate making equipment to correctly produce lithographic and/or flexographic plates from digital files.

Responsibilities:

• Impose images and operate plate making, bending/tabbing, and sheering, equipment to prepare plates for press
• Review images produced on plate for defects or errors
• Responsible for physical creation of flexographic and/or lithographic plates
• May replenish materials necessary in automatic plate processors and perform routine light maintenance on equipment
• May maintain inventory for plate making materials
• Review electronic files that are received from clients and check them for thoroughness and completeness in advance of the plate making process
• Using electronic page layout software (desktop publishing software) to manipulate the format of the print job to the dimensions of the paper
• Determine page layout, accounting for folds, trims, bleeds and gripper, and add crop marks and color bars as necessary
• Identify missing or problematic components and communicate them to the CSR, customer and production personnel
• May prepare color proofs for customer review
• Perform quality checks on finished plates before releasing to manufacturing
• Perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance on platemaking equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required, 2 year technical degree or certification preferred
• 1+ years of print or graphic design experience
• Must be able to work with various graphic design and layout software applications commonly used on Mac's and PC's
• A thorough understanding of digital file formats (pdf, tiff, eps) from different operating systems (Mac and PC) is required
• Experience with imposition software (Mac) and Adobe Creative Suite software (PC) is preferred.
• Advanced color managementskills preferred
• Must have the ability to output digital files to various output devices
• Must have an understanding of the printing process
• Mechanical skills using small hand tools in order to make minor repairs and perform maintenance on platemaking equipment

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Thesalary range for this role at the noted RRD location is $17.50 - $28.00 / hour. Starting pay decisions are determined based on multiple factors including but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, skills, experience, certifications, proficiency, performance, shift, location, and other business needs.Typically, roles follow step progressions to a target rate or set increments over time. Depending on the role, in addition to the hourly rate of pay, the total compensation package may also include overtime, shift differential, call-in, and/or stand-by pay. RRD’s benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts.

At RRD, we value innovation, authenticity, and integrity. To uphold the security and fairness of our hiring process, we ask that candidates refrain from using AI tools during interviews to ensure an authentic and secure experience. We appreciate your cooperation as we work to maintain a transparent and equitable hiring process.

All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre-employment background and drug screen.