Prelim/Prepress Operator (2nd Shift)

RR Donnelley & Sons; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 26,863 - 42,705; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

RR Donnelley & Sons in De Pere, Wisconsin is seeking a Prelim/Prepress Operator for 2nd shift in a climate controlled environment. The role requires reliability, teamwork, and strong problem solving to support packaging prepress workflows.

In addition to base pay, a $2.00/hr shift premium applies. Candidates must have packaging prepress experience and be proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, Mac systems, and production file workflows.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to problem solve, analyze potential solutions, and use good judgment.
• Experience with packaging prepress and Flexo print processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create final production files using prepress applications (Adobe Creative Suite) with bleeds and color separation.
• Verify barcodes and quality control for final files.
• Operate Mac, production file server, proof output devices, RIPs, and workflows.
• Perform color corrections for process color files used in Flexo printing.
• Generate proofs for internal reviews and follow standard operating procedures.
• Maintain equipment and supply levels, report repairs as needed.
• Train new and existing team members.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in a graphic discipline or 3-5 years relevant experience

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)

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

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.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans