Prelim/Prepress Assistant

RRD; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

RRD is seeking a pre-press professional to review client files and prepare layouts for printing. You will adjust formats to paper dimensions using desktop publishing tools, determine layouts with folds and bleeds, and add crop marks as required.

You will identify issues, coordinate with Customer Service and production staff, and help train new teammates while maintaining high quality standards.

Qualifications

• Proficient with common graphic design software on Mac/PC.
• Strong understanding of digital file formats (PDF/TIFF/EPS) from Mac/PC.
• Basic color management and ability to output to various devices; willing to learn new software.

Responsibilities

• Review client files for completeness before plate making.
• Manipulate print job formats to paper dimensions using desktop publishing software.
• Determine page layout with folds, trims, bleeds, and color bars; add crop marks as needed.
• Identify missing or problematic components and communicate with CS, customers and production teams.
• Collaborate with CS, customers, and production to resolve job issues.

Skills

Graphic design software

PDF/TIFF/EPS formats

Color management

Offset printing basics

Mechanical tools handling

Tools

Flatbed scanner

Image setter

Automated film processing equipment

Job 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 worldwide 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.

Responsibilities

• Review electronic files received from clients and check them for thoroughness and completeness in advance of the plate making process
• Using desktop publishing software 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 Customer Service Representatives, customers, and production personnel
• Work directly with Customer Service Representatives, customers, and production personnel as necessary to work out any problems with the job
• Load customer‑supplied electronic files for output onto the Pre-Press file server
• Create an electronic image of the pages to create manufacturing proofs used by the Press and Bind operators during the manufacturing process
• May prepare color proofs for customer review
• Responsible for training and supporting new and existing team members

Qualifications

• Must be able to work with various graphic design and layout software applications commonly used on Macs and PCs
• Good understanding of digital file formats (PDF, TIFF, EPS) from different operating systems (Mac and PC) is required
• Basic color management skills and ability to work with different digital formats are required; must have the ability to output digital files to various output devices; must have the ability to continue to learn and use new graphics software on an ongoing basis
• Must have an understanding of the offset printing process and how one color affects another
• Mechanical skills using small hand tools in order to make minor repairs and perform maintenance on a flatbed scanner, image setter, and automated film processing equipment is required

Additional Information

The salary range for this role at the noted RRD location is $15.50 - $17.50 / 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.

EEO Statement

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

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.