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Prelim/Prepress Operator IIIRR Donnelley • St. Charles, Illinois, United States
Prelim/Prepress Operator III

Prelim/Prepress Operator III

RR Donnelley • St. Charles, Illinois, United States
17 days ago
Salary
$29.30 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

  • 1ST SHIFT: MONDAY - FRIDAY 6:30 AM - 3PM

  • Review electronic files that are received from clients and check them for thoroughness and completeness in advance of the plate making process
  • Using electronic page layout software (desktop publishing software) manipulates the format of the print job to the dimensions of the paper
  • 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 the Customer Service Rep, customer and production personnel
  • Work directly with Customer Service Rep, customer, and production personnel as necessary to work out any problems with the job
  • Load customer supplied electronic files for output during the manufacturing process
  • May prepare color proofs for customer review
  • May 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 to manufacturing


Qualifications

  • 5-7 years Mac experience required in a manufacturing environment.
  • Process color experience is required. Color correction and proofing experience a plus.
  • Process color and reproduction experience is a must.
  • Color management experience a plus.
  • Variable data creation and editing skills.
  • Must be able to work with various graphic design and layout software applications commonly used on Mac's and PC's
  • Two to Three years of Kodak Prinergy experience.
  • A thorough understanding of digital file formats (pdf, tiff, eps) from different operating systems (Mac and PC) is required
  • Experience with imposition software (Mac) and Adobe Creative Suite software (PC) is preferred
  • Advanced color management skills and the ability to work with different digital file formats are required
  • Must have the ability to output digital files to various output devices; must have the ability to continue to learn and use new graphics software on an ongoing basis
  • Must have an understanding of the offset printing process and how one color affects another
  • Mechanical skills using small hand tools in order to make minor repairs and perform maintenance on a flatbed scanner, image setter, and automated film processing equipment is required
  • Train others in new processes and lean methodologies
  • Perform other duties as assigned



Additional Information

**1st SHIFT (M-F) 7 AM- 3:30 PM**

The pay range for this role at the noted location is $29.30 to $38.50 per hour. The actual rate of pay offered may vary based upon, but not limited to: education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift, and location. In addition to base salary, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include overtime, shift differential, call-in, and stand-by pay. RRD offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus tuition assistance, maternity leave, adoption assistance, and employer/partner discounts.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

At RRD, we value innovation, authenticity, and integrity. To uphold the security and fairness of our hiring process, we ask that candidates refrain from using AI tools during interviews to ensure an authentic and secure experience. We appreciate your cooperation as we work to maintain a transparent and equitable hiring process.

All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre-employment background and drug screen.

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