Prepress Operator 3

Rrdonnelley; Cudahy (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Maternity leave

Adoption assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

RRD is seeking an experienced prepress technician to review client files and prepare plates for press. You will work with customers and production to resolve issues, load customer files, and sometimes produce color proofs.

Proficiency in Mac-based prepress tools, Kodak Prinergy, and Adobe Creative Suite is required; strong color management and knowledge of standard file formats are essential for high-quality plate production.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years Mac experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Process color experience is required.
• Color correction and proofing experience a plus.
• Color management experience a plus.
• Variable data creation and editing skills.
• Must be able to work with various graphic design and layout software on Mac/PC.
• Two to Three years of Kodak Prinergy experience.
• Thorough understanding of digital file formats (pdf, tiff, eps) from Mac/PC.
• Experience with imposition software (Mac) and Adobe Creative Suite (PC).
• Advanced color management skills and understanding of how one color affects another.
• Ability to output digital files to various output devices; willingness to learn new graphics software.

Responsibilities

• Review electronic files for thoroughness and completeness before plate making.
• Operate Mac-based prepress software to prepare plates.
• Identify missing or problematic components and communicate with Customer Service Rep and production.
• Load customer files for output during manufacturing.
• May prepare color proofs for customer review.
• May impose images and operate plate making and tabbing equipment.
• Perform quality checks on finished plates before release to manufacturing.

Skills

Mac experience

Process color

Color management

Variable data

Graphic design software

Kodak Prinergy

Adobe Creative Suite

Imposition software

Offset printing knowledge

Mechanical skills

Tools

Kodak Prinergy

Adobe Creative Suite

Imposition software

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) 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.

• 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.

The pay range for this role at the noted location is $26.00 to $32.00 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. 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

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.