Prelim/Prepress Operator 3

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Timonium (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

PTO

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

RRD in Timonium, MD is seeking a skilled pre-press operator lead to review client files, determine layouts, and prepare plates for press. KodakPRINERGY experience is a plus, and the role emphasizes accuracy, color management, and cross-assignments with internal teams.

You will load customer files for output, perform quality checks on finished plates, and may produce color proofs for customer review. Strong Mac/PC design software skills and mechanical aptitude are essential.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Mac and PC graphic design and layout software.
• Strong knowledge of digital file formats (PDF, TIFF, EPS) across Mac/PC.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and imposition software.
• Understanding of offset printing and color management.
• Ability to learn and operate new graphics software on an ongoing basis.

Responsibilities

• Review client files for completeness before plate making.
• Load customer files for output during manufacturing.
• Prepare color proofs for customer review.
• Impose images and operate plate making equipment for press prep.
• Perform quality checks on finished plates and resolve issues with teams.
• Collaborate with Customer Service and production on special projects.

Skills

Leadership

Color management

Technical aptitude

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Imposition software

CTP plate making equipment

Job description

• Army MOS: 83F:Printing and Bindery Specialist
• Compensation: USD 22.48 - USD 31.78 - hourly

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

• Review electronic files that are received from clients and check them for thoroughness and completeness in advance of the plate making process
• Experience with KodakPRINERGY a plus!! (ensure that is on your resume)
• Using electronic page layout software (desktop publishing software) manipulates 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 Rep, customer and production personnel
• Work directly with Customer Service Rep, customer, and production personnel as necessary to work out any problems with the job
• Load customer supplied electronic files for output during the manufacturing process
• May prepare color proofs for customer review
• May impose images and operate CTP plate making equipment and bending/tabbing equipment to prepare plates for press
• Perform quality checks on finished plates before releasing to manufacturing
• May also be required to work special projects from Management and interact with cross-training in other areas.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work with various graphic design and layout software applications commonly used on Mac's and PC's
• A thorough understanding of digital file formats (pdf, tiff, eps) from different operating systems (Mac and PC) is required
• Experience with imposition software (Mac) and Adobe Creative Suite software (PC) is preferred
• Advanced color management skills and the ability to work with different digital file 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.
• Leadership skills will also be required. Pre-press operator 3 designates the department lead. The lead needs to be able to help out in special circumstances and have the ability to answer questions or take the action needed to find the answers that other employees may have related to pre-press operations. This rolewill also include joining conference calls in order to help clarify proper methods of submitting art, variable files for programing etc. for both internal and external interested parties. The calls may also be customer facing. Customers questions will need to be answered and the customer may need to be respectfully edified in order to meet the requirements of their project.

Additional Information

RRD's current salary range for this role is $22.48 to $31.78 / hour. The hourly range may be adjusted based on the applicable geographic location of the hired employee, and the range may change in the future.At RRD, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions may vary based upon, but not limited to education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift and location. Depending on the role, in addition to base salary, the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus, commission or incentive program. 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.

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.