Prelim/Prepress Operator 3

RR Donnelley•Aurora, SD

5d•$24 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

RRD is seeking a Prelim/Prepress Operator 3 to join their team. This role involves reviewing and manipulating electronic files for print production, ensuring accuracy and completeness before the plate-making process. The operator will determine page layouts, identify and resolve issues with client files, and prepare proofs. This position also includes operating CTP plate-making equipment and performing quality checks on finished plates. As a department lead, this role requires leadership skills, the ability to assist other employees, and potentially interact with customers on conference calls to clarify submission methods and project requirements.

Requirements

Ability to work with various graphic design and layout software applications on Mac and PC.
Thorough understanding of digital file formats (pdf, tiff, eps) from different operating systems (Mac and PC).
Advanced color management skills.
Ability to work with different digital file formats.
Ability to output digital files to various output devices.
Ability to learn and use new graphics software on an ongoing basis.
Understanding of the offset printing process and color interactions.
Mechanical skills using small hand tools for minor repairs and maintenance on a flatbed scanner, image setter, and automated film processing equipment.
Leadership skills.
Ability to answer questions or take action to find answers for other employees related to pre-press operations.
Ability to join conference calls to help clarify proper methods of submitting art, variable files for programming etc. for both internal and external interested parties.
Ability to answer customer questions respectfully and edify them to meet project requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience with imposition software (Mac).
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite software (PC).

Responsibilities

Review electronic files received from clients for thoroughness and completeness before the plate making process.
Use electronic page layout software to manipulate print job formats to paper dimensions.
Determine page layout, accounting for folds, trims, bleeds, and gripper, and add crop marks and color bars.
Identify missing or problematic components and communicate them to Customer Service, customers, and production personnel.
Collaborate with Customer Service, customers, and production personnel to resolve job-related issues.
Load customer-supplied electronic files for output during the manufacturing process.
Prepare color proofs for customer review.
Impose images and operate CTP plate making equipment and bending/tabbing equipment to prepare plates for press.
Perform quality checks on finished plates before releasing them to manufacturing.
Assist with special projects from Management and cross-train in other areas.
Act as the department lead, assisting other employees with questions and taking necessary actions to find answers related to pre-press operations.
Participate in conference calls to clarify proper methods of submitting art and variable files for programming.
Answer customer questions and educate them respectfully to meet project requirements.