Prelim/Prepress Operator III

RR Donnelley & Sons; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 40,363 - 59,925; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition assistance

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading global printing and marketing firm is seeking a qualified candidate to manage the plate making process. The role requires a minimum of 5-7 years of Mac experience in a manufacturing setting. Essential skills include process color experience, variable data management, and proficiency in graphic design software. The position involves reviewing electronic files, ensuring quality, and working collaboratively with production teams. A robust benefits package includes health coverage, paid time off, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of Mac experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with different digital file formats.
• Ability to work with graphic design and layout software.

Responsibilities

• Review electronic files for thoroughness prior to plate making.
• Manipulate print job format using desktop publishing software.
• Perform quality checks on finished plates.

Skills

Mac experience

Process color experience

Color correction experience

Variable data creation

Advanced color management skills

Mechanical skills with small tools

Tools

Kodak Prinergy

Adobe Creative Suite

Imposition software

Job description

life insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance, 401(k)

Feb 21, 2026

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
• Using electronic page layout software (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 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

Qualifications

• 5-7 years Mac experience required in a manufacturing environment.
• Process color experience is required. Color correction and proofing experience a plus.
• Process color and reproduction experience is a must.
• Color management experience a plus.
• Variable data creation and editing skills.
• Must be able to work with various graphic design and layout software applications commonly used on Mac's and PC's
• Two to Three years of Kodak Prinergy experience.
• 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

Additional Information

1st SHIFT (M-F) 7 AM- 3:30 PM

The pay range for this role at the noted location is $29.30 to $43.50 per 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.

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