Prelim/Prepress Operator 3

RR Donnelley•Austell, GA

2h•$26 - $34

About The Position

RRD is hiring a Prelim/Prepress Operator 3 to review customer electronic files for thoroughness and completeness before plate making. The operator uses electronic page-layout software to format print jobs to paper dimensions and determine layouts that account for folds, trims, bleeds, and gripper, adding crop marks and color bars as needed. The role identifies missing or problematic components and coordinates with customer service representatives, customers, and production personnel to resolve issues. It also loads customer files for manufacturing output and may prepare customer color proofs, impose images, operate CTP plate-making and bending/tabbing equipment, and perform quality checks on completed plates before release to manufacturing. The operator is also responsible for training and supporting team members.

Requirements

Ability to work with graphic design and layout software applications commonly used on Mac and PC.
Thorough understanding of digital file formats, including PDF, TIFF, and EPS, from different operating systems (Mac and PC).
Advanced color-management skills and ability to work with different digital file formats.
Ability to output digital files to various output devices and to continue learning and using new graphics software.
Understanding of the offset printing process and how one color affects another.
Mechanical skills using small hand tools to make minor repairs and perform maintenance on a flatbed scanner, image setter, and automated film-processing equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Mac imposition software and Adobe Creative Suite software on PC.

Responsibilities

Review client electronic files for thoroughness and completeness before plate making.
Use electronic page-layout software to format print jobs to paper dimensions.
Determine page layout, accounting for folds, trims, bleeds, and gripper, and add crop marks and color bars as necessary.
Identify missing or problematic components and communicate them to customer service representatives, customers, and production personnel.
Work with customer service representatives, customers, and production personnel to resolve job problems.
Load customer-supplied electronic files for output during manufacturing.
May prepare color proofs for customer review.
May impose images and operate CTP plate-making and bending/tabbing equipment to prepare plates for press.
Perform quality checks on finished plates before releasing them to manufacturing.
Train and support new and existing team members.