Prelim/Prepress Operator 2

Army MOS: 83F:Printing and Bindery Specialist Department: Production & Manufacturing Shift: 1st Shift Compensation: USD 22.56 - USD 32.21 - hourly Company Description RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey. The company offers the industry’s most trusted portfolio of creative execution and world-wide business process consulting, with services designed to lower environmental impact. With 22,000 clients, including 93% of the Fortune 100, and 32,000 employees across 28 countries, RRD brings the expertise, execution, and scale designed to transform customer touchpoints into meaningful moments of impact. Job Description Review electronic files received from clients and check them for thoroughness and completeness before the plate making process. Using electronic page layout software (desktop publishing software) manipulate 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 resolve any problems with the job. Load customer-supplied electronic files for output during the manufacturing process. May prepare color proofs for customer review. May 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 Must be able to work with various graphic design and layout software applications commonly used on Macs and PCs. 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 and 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 to make minor repairs and perform maintenance on a flatbed scanner, image setter, and automated film processing equipment is required. Additional Information The salary range for this role at the noted RRD location is $22.56 - $32.21 per hour. Starting pay decisions are determined based on multiple factors including relevant education, qualifications, skills, experience, certifications, proficiency, performance, shift, location, and other business needs. Typically, roles follow step progressions to a target rate or set increments over time. Depending on the role, in addition to the hourly rate of pay, the total compensation package may also include overtime, shift differential, call‑in, and/or stand‑by pay. RRD’s benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, and employer/partner discounts. All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre‑employment background and drug screen. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr