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RR Donnelley · 1 day ago

Prelim/Prepress Operator 2

Orlando, FL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$22.56/hr - $32.21/hr

RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions. The Prelim/Prepress Operator 2 is responsible for reviewing electronic files from clients, preparing print jobs, and ensuring quality checks on finished plates before manufacturing.

Marketing & Advertising

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Graphic design softwareDigital file formatsImposition softwareAdobe Creative SuiteColor management skillsOffset printing processMechanical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Must be able to work with various graphic design and layout software applications commonly used on Mac's and PC's

A thorough understanding of digital file formats (pdf, tiff, eps) from different operating systems (Mac and PC) is required

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

Preferred

Experience with imposition software (Mac) and Adobe Creative Suite software (PC) is preferred

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition assistance

Employer/partner discounts

Company

RR Donnelley

Glassdoor3.4

RRD provides a complete portfolio of marketing, packaging, print and business services to the world’s most respected brands, including 91% of the Fortune 100.

Founded in 1864