Prepress Operator I: Digital & Offset Prep Pro

RR Donnelley; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

RR Donnelley is seeking a Prepress Operator I to prepare, review, and process files for digital and offset printing in a collaborative production environment.

You will work with Customer Service, Planners, and Production to ensure accuracy, color, stock, and finishing requirements are met, while maintaining inventory and adhering to safety and SQF procedures. Experience with prepress software and attention to detail are valued.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of digital and offset printing processes.
• Ability to review electronic files and identify potential production issues.
• Familiarity with prepress, desktop publishing, and PDF-processing software preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to read and understand job tickets and production specifications.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with Customer Service, Planning, Prepress, and Production teams.
• Ability to prioritize multiple jobs in a fast-paced production environment.
• Willingness to learn different prepress, digital, and offset processes.
• Ability to safely operate or learn to operate plate-making and related prepress equipment.
• Ability to maintain accurate inventory records and assist with material ordering.
• Must adhear to all SQF rules and regulations, general environmental health & safety rules for professional services.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and download electronic files for digital and offset printing.
• Review electronic files for accuracy, completeness, and print-readiness.
• Use desktop publishing and prepress software to manipulate files for digital and offset production.
• Determine page layouts and impositions based on stock sizes and production needs.
• Review job tickets against files to verify specifications, quantities, stock, color, finishing.
• Identify production issues and coordinate with Customer Service or Planning.
• Send files to the appropriate printer based on color, stock, finishing, and production requirements.
• Make adjustments to color, imposition, and file setup to meet specs.
• Prepare and match color output per production processes.
• Maintain and operate offset plate-making equipment.
• Load and replace plate material for offset printing as needed.
• Coordinate with Customer Service on production jobs and file requirements.
• Verify files are prepared correctly before release to production to minimize errors.
• Maintain inventory of materials and supplies and assist with ordering.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering for Digital and Offset.
• Follow safety, quality, and production procedures.
• Cross-train and assist other Prepress and Production functions as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Printing processes

File review

Prepress software

Attention to detail

Job tickets

Communication

Team collaboration

Multitasking

SQF compliance

Inventory control

Willingness to learn

Plate-making ops

Plate-making equipment

Tools

PDF-processing software

Plate-making equipment

Job description

RR Donnelley is seeking a Prepress Operator I to prepare, review, and process files for digital and offset printing in a collaborative production environment.

You will work with Customer Service, Planners, and Production to ensure accuracy, color, stock, and finishing requirements are met, while maintaining inventory and adhering to safety and SQF procedures. Experience with prepress software and attention to detail are valued.