Prelim/Prepress Operator 2
RRD, Orlando, FL, United States
Job Overview
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 worldwide 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 expertise to transform customer touchpoints into meaningful moments of impact.
Job Description
Review electronic files received from clients and check them for thoroughness and completeness in advance of the plate making process.
Use electronic page layout software to 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.
Prepare color proofs for customer review as needed.
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.
Thorough understanding of digital file formats (pdf, tiff, eps) from different operating systems (Mac and PC).
Experience with imposition software (Mac) and Adobe Creative Suite (PC) is preferred.
Advanced color management skills and ability to work with different digital file formats are required.
Ability to output digital files to various output devices and willingness to learn new graphics software.
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 flatbed scanner, image setter, and automated film processing equipment.
Additional Information
The salary range for this role is $22.56–$32.21 per hour. Starting pay is determined based on education, qualifications, skills, experience, certifications, proficiency, performance, shift, location, and other business needs. Pay may include overtime, shift differential, call‑in, and/or stand‑by pay. Benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, and employer/partner discounts.
Pre‑employment Checks
All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre‑employment background and drug screen.
Equal Opportunity Employer
RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans. All information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.
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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 worldwide 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 expertise to transform customer touchpoints into meaningful moments of impact.
Job Description
Review electronic files received from clients and check them for thoroughness and completeness in advance of the plate making process.
Use electronic page layout software to 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.
Prepare color proofs for customer review as needed.
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.
Thorough understanding of digital file formats (pdf, tiff, eps) from different operating systems (Mac and PC).
Experience with imposition software (Mac) and Adobe Creative Suite (PC) is preferred.
Advanced color management skills and ability to work with different digital file formats are required.
Ability to output digital files to various output devices and willingness to learn new graphics software.
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 flatbed scanner, image setter, and automated film processing equipment.
Additional Information
The salary range for this role is $22.56–$32.21 per hour. Starting pay is determined based on education, qualifications, skills, experience, certifications, proficiency, performance, shift, location, and other business needs. Pay may include overtime, shift differential, call‑in, and/or stand‑by pay. Benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, and employer/partner discounts.
Pre‑employment Checks
All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre‑employment background and drug screen.
Equal Opportunity Employer
RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans. All information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.
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