Prelim/Prepress Operator 1

RRD; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 25,030 - 38,297; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

RRD is seeking a Pre-Press Technician based in Smyrna, Tennessee, responsible for reviewing client files for print jobs and preparing them for manufacturing. The role requires proficiency in graphic design software and a good understanding of digital formats.

The salary range is between $18.17 and $27.80 per hour, with benefits including medical coverage and 401(k) matching. The ideal candidate will have mechanical skills for equipment maintenance and the ability to mentor team members.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with various graphic design software applications on Mac's and PC's.
• Good understanding of digital file formats (pdf, tiff, eps).
• Basic color management skills required.
• Understanding of the offset printing process.

Responsibilities

• Review electronic files for completeness before plate making.
• Manipulate print job formats using desktop publishing software.
• Create manufacturing proofs used by Press and Bind operators.
• Train and mentor new and existing employees.

Skills

Graphic design software proficiency

Understanding of digital file formats

Basic color management skills

Understanding of offset printing process

Mechanical skills for equipment maintenance

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 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

Responsibilities:

• Review electronic files that are 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 Reps, customer(s), and production personnel
• Work directly with Customer Service Reps, customer(s), 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
• Training and mentoring new and existing employees, ensuring consistent knowledge of company policies, procedures, and best practices to improve team performance and productivity.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work with various graphic design and layout software applications commonly used on Mac's and PC's
• Good understanding of digital file formats (pdf, tiff, eps) from different operating systems (Mac and PC) is required
• Basic color management skills and the 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

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

The salary range for this role at the noted RRD location is $18.17 - $27.80 / 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.

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

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