PrelimPrepress Operator III

RR Donnelley; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

RR Donnelley in Illinois is seeking a prepress specialist to review client files, adjust layouts, and prepare plates for press. The role requires Mac proficiency in a manufacturing setting, strong color management, and experience with Kodak Prinergy and Adobe Creative Suite.

You will work with Customer Service and production to ensure accurate, high-quality output. The position is 1st shift with competitive hourly pay and full benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time

Qualifications

• Experience with Mac in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong process color understanding and ability to color correct and proof.
• Familiarity with color management and variable data creation.
• Proficient with digital file formats (pdf, tiff, eps) across Mac/PC.
• Experience with Kodak Prinergy and relevant imposition software.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and desktop publishing tools.

Responsibilities

• Review client electronic files for thoroughness before plate making.
• Manipulate print job layouts to fit paper dimensions using publishing software.
• Determine page layout with folds, trims, bleeds, and crop marks.
• Identify missing or problematic components and communicate to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Customer Service and production to resolve issues.
• Load customer files for output and prepare color proofs when needed.
• Operate CTP plate making and bending/tabbing equipment for plates.
• Run quality checks on finished plates prior to manufacturing release.

Skills

Mac experience

Process color

Color management

Digital file formats

Lean methodologies

Graphic design/layout software

Tools

Kodak Prinergy

Imposition software (Mac)

Adobe Creative Suite

Desktop publishing software

Job description

Job Description

• 1ST SHIFT: MONDAY - FRIDAY 6:30 AM - 3PM

• 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) 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

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
• Train others in new processes and lean methodologies
• Perform other duties as assigned

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 $38.50 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.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

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