Prepress Operator I — Print & Packaging Pro

RRD; Timonium (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; 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

Job summary

RRD is seeking a Pre-Press/Print Production Operator in Timonium, MD to review client files, format layouts, and prepare pages for plate making. Kodak Prinergy experience is a plus, and you will work with both Mac and PC software to ensure accurate output.

Responsibilities include loading files to the Pre-Press server, creating proofs, and coordinating with Customer Service and production teams. The role offers an hourly pay range and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work 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 different formats
• Understanding of the offset printing process and color interactions
• Mechanical skills using small hand tools for maintenance of pre-press equipment

Responsibilities

• Review client files for thoroughness before plate making
• Format print jobs using desktop publishing software to fit paper dimensions
• Determine page layout, folds, trims, bleeds, gripper, crop marks, color bars
• Identify missing or problematic components and communicate with Customer Service and production
• Load customer files onto the Pre-Press file server
• Create electronic images of pages for proofs used by Press and Bind operators
• May prepare color proofs for customer review
• May require experience with Kodak Prinergy (plus) on resume

Skills

Mac & PC

Digital formats

Color management

Offset printing knowledge

Tools

Hand tools

Prinergy

Job description

RRD is seeking a Pre-Press/Print Production Operator in Timonium, MD to review client files, format layouts, and prepare pages for plate making. Kodak Prinergy experience is a plus, and you will work with both Mac and PC software to ensure accurate output.

Responsibilities include loading files to the Pre-Press server, creating proofs, and coordinating with Customer Service and production teams. The role offers an hourly pay range and comprehensive benefits.