Prelim/Prepress Operator (2nd Shift)

RR Donnelley; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 40,560 - 64,480; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium $2/hr

Job summary

RR Donnelley in De Pere, Wisconsin is seeking a dynamic Prelim/Prepress Operator for the 2nd shift. The role requires creating final production files, color separation, and proof generation using Adobe Creative Suite.

You will operate Mac environments, manage proofs, and ensure quality and timing across production workflows. The position offers a climate-controlled environment and a $2.00 per hour shift premium.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in a graphic discipline with 3–5 years of relevant work experience or equivalent.
• Experience with packaging prepress and print specifications for Flexo processes.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and ability to interpret production requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create final production files using prepress applications with bleeds and color separation.
• Verify barcodes and quality control of final production files.
• Operate Mac and production file servers, proofing devices, RIPs, and workflows.
• Perform color corrections for Flexo print processes and generate proofs for internal review.
• Maintain equipment and supply levels; record Time and Materials accurately.

Skills

Graphic prepress knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in graphics discipline

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Job description

• Army MOS: 83F:Printing and Bindery Specialist
• Department: Production & Manufacturing
• Shift: 2nd Shift
• Compensation: USD 40,560 - USD 64,480 - yearly

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

RRD's De Pere, Wisconsin location is seeking a dynamic, driven and experienced Prelim/Prepress Operator to join the team! This is a 2nd shift position in a climate controlled environment. Reliability, critical thinking and teamwork are critical to being successful in this role.

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a $2.00 hr shift premium.

Create final production files using prepress applications (Adobe Creative Suite) bleeds and color separate final production files (Final Plate Copy)

Import, trap, bleed, screen, and color separate final production files Verification of barcodes (Quality Control)

Create a stepping template and add printer-specified press marks

Make alterations and revisions to existing production files, including light typesetting. Operate Mac, production file server, proof output devices, RIPs, and workflows

Perform color corrections to process color files for Flexo print processes

Generate hard or soft copy proofs for internal reviews. Follow Standard Operating Procedures

Record Time and Materials accurately (Priority List, signing out of orders)

Work in a neat, orderly manner, maintain supply levels, and request equipment repair as necessary.

Maintain equipment (general and minor maintenance)

Ability to solve problems with minimal supervision: Read and comprehend job instructions, short correspondence, and emails

Participate in Pre-Production meetings occasionally with other production staff

Ensure jobs meet scheduling and quality requirements

Apply knowledge of packaging prepress to production workflows

Facilitate the resolution of production-related problems in a timely manner and elevates appropriately when necessary

Use ethical business practices in dealing with customers, employees, and vendors.

Proofreading

Docket Verification for the Production area

Ability to support the plate-making department: making, verifying, and marking materials needed for production

Understand basic plate-making skills

Responsible for training new and existing team members.

Qualifications

Associate or Bachelor's degree in a graphic discipline related to functional work or role with 3-5 years of relevant work experience OR demonstrated ability to meet the job requirements through a comparable number of years of applicable work experience

Demonstrated knowledge of packaging prepress and print specifications for Flexo print processes

Experience working with different packaging substrate types for Flexo print processes experience with software associated with packaging prepress (Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, along with the ability to listen for understanding

Ability to problem solve, analyze potential solutions, and use good sound judgment to make decisions.

Additional Information

Disclosure:

Thesalary range for this role at the noted RRD location is $19.50 - $31.00/ 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.

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