Prepress Operator I: Precision for Digital & Offset Printing

RRD; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Maternity leave

Adoption assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

RRD, a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions, seeks a Prepress Operator I to prepare, review, and process files for digital and offset printing. You’ll work with Customer Service, Planners, and Production to ensure accuracy, proper preparation, and correct routing based on color, stock, and finishing specs.

The role emphasizes quality control, color accuracy, and adherence to production processes, with cross-training across digital and offset

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.
• 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 adhere 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 files for accuracy, completeness, and print-readiness.
• Use prepress software to manipulate and prepare files for production.
• Determine layouts and impositions based on stock sizes and production requirements.
• Verify job specifications, quantities, stock, color, and finishing requirements.
• Identify issues and clarify requirements with Customer Service or Planning.
• Send files to the appropriate printer based on color, stock, finishing, and production needs.
• Make adjustments to color, imposition, and file setup to meet specs.
• Prepare and match color output according to processes and requirements.
• Maintain offset plate-making equipment and load/replace plate material as needed.
• Collaborate with Customer Service on production jobs and file requirements.
• Verify files are prepared correctly before release to minimize errors and delays.
• Maintain inventory of materials and supplies used for digital and offset printing.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering materials.
• Assist with monthly inventory of supplies.
• Follow safety, quality, and production procedures.
• Cross-train and assist other Prepress and Production functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Prepress

Digital printing

Offset printing

File review

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Inventory management

Multi-tasking

Safety compliance

Tools

PDF processing

Desktop publishing

Imposition software

Plate-making equipment

Job description

RRD, a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions, seeks a Prepress Operator I to prepare, review, and process files for digital and offset printing. You’ll work with Customer Service, Planners, and Production to ensure accuracy, proper preparation, and correct routing based on color, stock, and finishing specs.

The role emphasizes quality control, color accuracy, and adherence to production processes, with cross-training across digital and offset