Prelim/Prepress Operator 1.

RR Donnelley•Timonium, MD

13d•$19 - $27

About The Position

The Prelim/Prepress Operator reviews client-supplied electronic files for completeness before plate making and prepares files and layouts for print production. Using desktop publishing software, the operator formats print jobs to paper dimensions and accounts for folds, trims, bleeds, and gripper, adding crop marks and color bars as needed. The role loads files onto the Pre-Press file server and creates electronic page images and manufacturing proofs for press and bindery operators. It may also involve preparing color proofs for customer review. The operator identifies missing or problematic file components and works with Customer Service Representatives, customers, and production personnel to resolve issues. The position requires familiarity with graphic design and layout applications, digital file formats, color management, output devices, offset printing, and basic mechanical maintenance of prepress equipment. Kodak Prinergy experience is a plus.

Requirements

Ability to work with graphic design and layout software applications commonly used on Mac and PC.
Good understanding of digital file formats such as PDF, TIFF, and EPS across Mac and PC operating systems.
Basic color management skills and ability to work with different digital formats.
Ability to output digital files to various output devices.
Ability 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 prepress equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Kodak Prinergy.

Responsibilities

Review client-supplied electronic files for thoroughness and completeness before plate making.
Use desktop publishing 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 needed.
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 onto the Pre-Press file server for output.
Create electronic images of pages to produce manufacturing proofs for press and bindery operators.
Prepare color proofs for customer review when needed.
Perform minor repairs and maintenance on a flatbed scanner, image setter, and automated film processing equipment.