Prelim/Prepress Operator 3

R.R. Donnelley & Sons • Midland, MI

83d • $19 - $22

About The Position

The Prelim/Prepress Operator 3 is responsible for reviewing electronic files received from clients to ensure thoroughness and completeness before the plate making process. This role involves using electronic page layout software to manipulate job formats according to paper dimensions, determining page layouts while accounting for folds, trims, bleeds, and grippers, and adding necessary crop marks and color bars. The operator will identify any missing or problematic components and communicate these issues to the Customer Service Representative, customers, and production personnel. Additionally, the operator will load customer-supplied electronic files for output during manufacturing, prepare color proofs for customer review, impose images, and operate CTP plate making equipment and bending/tabbing equipment to prepare plates for press. Quality checks on finished plates are also part of the responsibilities, along with training and supporting new and existing team members.

Requirements

• Ability to work with various graphic design and layout software applications on Mac and PC.
• Thorough understanding of digital file formats (e.g., TIFF, EPS) from different operating systems.
• Experience with imposition software (Mac) and Adobe Creative Suite software (PC) preferred.
• Advanced color management skills and ability to work with different digital file formats.
• Ability to output digital files to various output devices.
• Understanding of the offset printing process and color interactions.
• Mechanical skills for minor repairs and maintenance on equipment.

Responsibilities

• Review electronic files from clients for thoroughness and completeness.
• Manipulate job formats using electronic page layout software.
• Determine page layout accounting for folds, trims, bleeds, and grippers.
• Add crop marks and color bars as necessary.
• Identify missing or problematic components and communicate them to relevant personnel.
• Load customer supplied electronic files for output during manufacturing.
• Prepare color proofs for customer review.
• Impose images and operate CTP plate making equipment.
• Perform quality checks on finished plates before releasing to manufacturing.
• Train and support new and existing team members.

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: Printing and Related Support Activities