Prelim/Prepress Operator 1.

RRD; Timonium (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Job summary

RRD in Timonium, MD is seeking a skilled prepress specialist to review client files, adjust layouts for folds and trims, and prepare manufacturing proofs for press and bind operators.

Candidates should be proficient with Mac and PC graphic tools, understand color management, and be able to communicate issues to Customer Service and production teams.

Qualifications

• Experience with digital and offset printing workflows.
• Proficiency in Mac/PC graphic software used for layout.
• Basic color management and file format knowledge (pdf/tiff/eps).

Responsibilities

• Review client files for thoroughness before plate making.
• Manipulate print job format to paper dimensions in desktop publishing tools.
• Set page layouts with folds, trims, bleeds, and crop marks.
• Identify missing or problematic components and inform stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Customer Service and production to resolve issues.
• Load customer files to pre-press server and prepare manufacturing proofs.
• Prepare color proofs for customer review as needed.

Skills

Graphic design

Kodak PRINERGY

Mac/PC software

Color management

Pre-press knowledge

Tools

PRINERGY

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:

• Graphic Design experience is a plus for this particular position.
• Experience with Kodak PRINERGY a plus!! (ensure that is on your resume)
• 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

Qualifications

• Experience with files that go to Digital Presses and/or Litho Presses ideal
• 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 pay range for this role at the noted location is $19.01 - $27.18 / 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. RRD offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus tuition assistance, maternity leave, adoption assistance, and 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.