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RR Donnelley
Prepress Operator
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What they do
A Molding or Casting Worker sets up and operates machines that are used to mold and cast metal or plastic parts and products.
$43,422 / year median in Iowa
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Company DescriptionRRD 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
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.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Review electronic files that are received from clients and check them for thoroughness and completeness in advance of the plate making processUsing desktop publishing software manipulate the format of the print job to the dimensions of the paperDetermine page layout, accounting for folds, trims, bleeds and gripper, and add crop marks and color bars as necessaryIdentify missing or problematic components and communicate them to the Customer Service Reps, customer(s), and production personnelWork directly with Customer Service Reps, customer(s), and production personnel as necessary to work out any problems with the jobLoad customer supplied electronic files for output, onto the Pre-Press file serverCreate an electronic image of the pages to create manufacturing proofs used by the Press and Bind operators during the manufacturing processMay prepare color proofs for customer review QualificationsMust be able to work with various graphic design and layout software applications commonly used on Mac's and PC'sGood understanding of digital file formats (pdf, tiff, eps) from different operating systems (Mac and PC) is requiredBasic color management skills and the ability to work with different digital 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 basisMust have an understanding of the offset printing process and how one color affects anotherMechanical 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 requiredAdditional InformationThe national pay range for this role is $56433 year. The pay range may be slightly lower or higher based on the geographic location of the hired employee. The actual 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 participation in a bonus, commission or incentive program. 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.