Prepress Operator I - Color & Layout for Print

RR Donnelley & Sons; Timonium (MD); On-site; USD 26,188 - 37,443; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

RR Donnelley & Sons in Timonium, MD is seeking a Pre-Press Technician to support plate making and pre-press activities for printing projects. This role requires precise file handling and expertise in preparing layouts for printing.

You will review client files, adjust layouts to paper dimensions, set up crops, color bars, and communicate issues to Customer Service Reps and production staff. Proficiency with Mac/PC design software and common file formats is essential.

Qualifications

• Proficient with graphic design and layout software on Mac and PC.
• Good understanding of digital file formats (PDF, TIFF, EPS) from Mac/PC.
• Basic color management skills and ability to work with various digital formats.
• Understanding of offset printing and how color interacts.
• Mechanical skills to maintain print-prepress equipment.

Responsibilities

• Review client files for completeness before plate making.
• Manipulate and format print jobs to paper dimensions.
• Determine page layouts with folds, trims, bleeds, and crop marks.
• Identify missing or problematic components and communicate to teams.
• Collaborate with Customer Service and production to resolve issues.
• Load client files onto the Pre-Press server for output.
• Create electronic page images for manufacturing proofs used by Press/Bind.
• Prepare color proofs for customer review when needed.

Skills

Mac/PC software proficiency

Color management

PDF/graphics formats

Offset printing knowledge

Tool usage for maintenance

Tools

Flatbed scanner

Image setter

Automated film processing equipment

Job description

RR Donnelley & Sons in Timonium, MD is seeking a Pre-Press Technician to support plate making and pre-press activities for printing projects. This role requires precise file handling and expertise in preparing layouts for printing.

You will review client files, adjust layouts to paper dimensions, set up crops, color bars, and communicate issues to Customer Service Reps and production staff. Proficiency with Mac/PC design software and common file formats is essential.