Packaging Prepress Operator

RR Donnelley•Oakdale, MN

2d•$48,500 - $70,900

About The Position

RRD Iridio is a packaging prepress location providing packaging production artwork, prepress, color management, and proofing services. The Packaging Prepress Operator creates and revises production files, prepares artwork for Litho and Flexo printing, operates prepress equipment and workflows, and produces proofs and 3D renders. The role works with production staff and RRD Account Managers to keep jobs on schedule and meet quality requirements, while resolving production issues and following standard operating procedures.

Requirements

Associate or Bachelor degree in a discipline related to the functional work or role and 3–5 years of relevant work experience, or a comparable number of years of applicable work experience demonstrating ability to meet the job requirements.
Demonstrated knowledge of packaging prepress and print specifications for Litho and Flexo print processes.
Experience working with different packaging substrate types for Litho and Flexo print processes.
Experience with packaging prepress software, including Adobe Creative Suite and Esko tools.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to listen for understanding.
Ability to problem solve, analyze potential solutions, and use sound judgment to make decisions.

Responsibilities

Create final production files using Adobe Creative Suite and Esko tools.
Import, trap, bleed, screen, and color-separate final production files.
Generate and verify barcodes.
Create dielines and/or templates.
Create stepping templates 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 Macs, production file servers, proof output devices, RIPs, and workflows.
Generate hard-copy proofs for customer review.
Create 3D renders.
Follow standard operating procedures and general housekeeping requirements.
Record time and materials accurately.
Maintain an orderly work area and supply levels, and request equipment repairs as necessary.
Perform general and minor equipment maintenance.
Solve problems with minimal supervision.
Read and comprehend job instructions, short correspondence, and emails.
Participate in pre-production meetings with Sales, Account Managers, Leadership, and other production staff.
Ensure jobs meet scheduling and quality requirements.
Apply broad knowledge of packaging prepress to production workflows.
Keep the RRD Account Manager informed about job progress, scheduling concerns, and requests for additional information or materials.
Facilitate timely resolution of production-related problems and escalate them when appropriate.
Use ethical business practices in dealings with customers, employees, vendors, suppliers, and the community.

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Paid time off
Disability insurance
401(k) with company match
Life insurance
Voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
Parental leave
Adoption assistance
Tuition assistance
Employer/partner discounts
Depending on the role, participation in a bonus, commission, or incentive program may be included.