Prelim/Prepress Operator 1

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 DescriptionResponsibilities:

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 reviewTraining and mentoring new and existing employees, ensuring consistent knowledge of company policies, procedures, and best practices to improve team performance and productivity. 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 InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The salary range for this role at the noted RRD location is $18.17 - $27.80 / hour. Starting pay decisions are determined based on multiple factors including but not limited to 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. RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans