Senior Prepress Operator: Color, Imposition & Plates

RRD; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Job summary

RRD is seeking an experienced plate maker to review client files, format layouts, and prepare plates for production. The role covers imposing images, color proofs, and operating CTP equipment, ensuring quality before release. You will train and support teammates in a fast-paced graphic arts environment.

The position emphasizes proficiency with Mac/PC software, Adobe Creative Suite, imposition tools, and a strong understanding of offset printing processes to maintain high-quality outputs.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work with graphic design and layout software on Mac and PC.
• Strong understanding of digital file formats (pdf, tiff, eps) from different operating systems.
• Experience with imposition software and Adobe Creative Suite software.
• Advanced color management skills and ability to work with various digital file formats.
• Understanding of offset printing processes and color interactions.
• Mechanical skills to repair and maintain printing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Review electronic files that are received from clients and check them for thoroughness and completeness in advance of the plate making process.
• Use desktop publishing software to manipulate the format of the print job to the paper dimensions.
• Determine page layout, folds, trims, bleeds, gripper, and add crop marks and color bars as necessary.
• Identify missing or problematic components and communicate them to the Customer Service Rep and production personnel.
• Work with Customer Service Rep, customer, and production personnel to resolve job issues.
• Load customer supplied electronic files for output during manufacturing.
• May prepare color proofs for customer review.
• May impose images and operate CTP plate making equipment and bending/tabbing equipment.
• Perform quality checks on finished plates before releasing to manufacturing.
• Responsible for training and supporting new and existing team members.

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Imposition software

Graphic design software

Mac and PC workflows

Color management

Digital file formats

Offset printing

Mechanical skills

Job description

RRD is seeking an experienced plate maker to review client files, format layouts, and prepare plates for production. The role covers imposing images, color proofs, and operating CTP equipment, ensuring quality before release. You will train and support teammates in a fast-paced graphic arts environment.

The position emphasizes proficiency with Mac/PC software, Adobe Creative Suite, imposition tools, and a strong understanding of offset printing processes to maintain high-quality outputs.