Platemaker_KR

RR Donnelley (RRD); United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Other voluntary supplemental insurance

Tuition assistance

Maternity leave

Adoption assistance

Employer/partner discounts

Job summary

RR Donnelley (RRD) is seeking a 1st shift platemaking operator to prepare plates for press. You will handle image imposition, maintain documentation, and perform light maintenance on equipment in a fast-paced print environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 1+ year in print/graphic design, and proficiency with Mac/PC design software, including Adobe Creative Suite and imposition tools.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years of print or graphic design experience.
• Must be able to work with various graphic design and layout software on Mac and PC.
• Advanced color management skills preferred.
• Must understand digital file formats (pdf, tiff, eps) across Mac/PC.
• Experience with imposition software (Mac) and Adobe Creative Suite (PC) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Impose images and operate plate making, bending/tabbing, and sheering equipment to prepare plates for press.
• Review images produced on plates for defects or errors.
• Maintain production documentation.
• Carry out physical creation of flexographic and/or lithographic plates.
• Replenish materials in automatic plate processors and perform routine light maintenance.

Skills

Graphic design experience

Color management

Output digital files

Mechanical skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 year technical degree or certification

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Imposition software (Mac)

Desktop publishing software

Job description

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

1st shift *

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
• Maintain production documentation
• 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
• Train others in new processes and lean methodologies
• 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

The pay range for this role at the noted location is $18.69 to $27.60 per hour. The actual rate of pay offered may vary based upon, but not limited to: education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift, and location. In addition to base salary, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include, overtime, shift differential, call-in, and stand-by pay.

• medical
• dental
• vision coverage
• paid time off
• disability insurance
• 401(k) with match
• life insurance
• other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
• tuition assistance
• maternity leave
• adoption assistance
• employer/partner discounts

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

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.