Packaging Prepress Operator

RR Donnelley & Sons • Menasha, WI

75d • $31

About The Position

GO-C Menasha is the RRD Center of Excellence for Packaging Prepress. Services include packaging production artwork, prepress, color management services, flexo platemaking and a range of proofing and prototyping.

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor degree in discipline related to functional work or role is desired OR demonstrated ability to meet the job requirements through a comparable number of years of applicable work experience.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, emphasis on Illustrator is preferred
• Image Retouching in Adobe Photoshop is a plus
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, along with the ability to listen for understanding
• Ability to problem solve, analyze potential solutions and use good sound judgment to make decisions

Responsibilities

• Create final production files using prepress applications (Adobe Creative Suite & Esko Tools)
• Import, trap, bleed, screen and color separate final production files
• Generate and verify Barcodes
• Create dielines and/or templates
• Create stepping template and add printer specified press marks
• Perform color corrections to process color files for Flexo and/or Offset print processes
• Make alterations and revisions to existing production files, including light typesetting
• Operate Mac, production file server, proof output devices, RIPs and workflows
• Generate hard copy proofs for customer review
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures and general housekeeping requirements
• Record Time and Materials accurately
• Work in a neat, orderly manner, maintain supply levels, and request repair of equipment as necessary
• Maintain equipment (general and minor maintenance)
• Ability to solve problems with minimal supervision
• Read and comprehend job instructions, short correspondence and emails
• Participate in Pre-Production meetings with Sales, Account Manager, Leadership and other production staff
• Ensure jobs meet scheduling and quality requirements
• Apply knowledge of packaging prepress to production workflows
• Maintain contact with RRD Account Manager to advise them of job progress, scheduling concerns and requests for additional information or materials when required
• Facilitate the resolution of production-related problems in a timely manner and elevates appropriately when necessary
• Use ethical business practices in dealing with customers, employees, vendors, suppliers and the community

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
• Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition assistance
• Employer/partner discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees