Prepress Operator: Plate Making & Color Proofs

RRD Company; Greensboro, Northern (NC, KY); Hybride; USD 52 000 - 83 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Paid time off (PTO)

Disability insurance

Résumé du poste

RRD Company in Greensboro, NC is looking for a Printing and Bindery Specialist for the 1st shift. You will review client files, adjust layouts, and prepare plates for press while coordinating with Customer Service and production teams.

The role requires strong color management, familiarity with Mac/PC software, and offset printing knowledge. Competitive hourly/daily compensation with full benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience with Mac and PC graphic design and layout software.
• Strong knowledge of digital file formats (PDF, TIFF, EPS) from Mac/PC.
• Proficiency with imposition software and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Advanced color management skills.
• Ability to output digital files to various output devices and learn new graphics software.
• Understanding of offset printing processes and how colors interact.
• Mechanical skills to perform minor repairs on printing equipment.

Responsabilités

• Review client electronic files for completeness before plate making.
• Manipulate page layouts to fit paper dimensions using desktop publishing software.
• Determine layout with folds, trims, bleeds, and add crop marks and color bars.
• Identify missing or problematic components and communicate with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Customer Service, client, and production to resolve issues.
• Load client files for output during manufacturing.
• Prepare color proofs for customer review.
• Operate CTP plate making and bending/tabbing equipment for plates.
• Conduct quality checks on finished plates before release.
• Train and support new and existing team members.

Connaissances

Graphic design software

Layout software (Mac/PC)

Color management

Digital file formats (PDF, TIFF, EPS)

Imposition software

Adobe Creative Suite

Offset printing knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Outils

Imposition software

CTP plate making equipment

Flatbed scanner

Image setter

Film processing equipment

Description du poste

RRD Company in Greensboro, NC is looking for a Printing and Bindery Specialist for the 1st shift. You will review client files, adjust layouts, and prepare plates for press while coordinating with Customer Service and production teams.

The role requires strong color management, familiarity with Mac/PC software, and offset printing knowledge. Competitive hourly/daily compensation with full benefits is offered.