Prepress Operator*
Company Name:
RR Donnelley
Prepress Operator
Tracking Code
16442
Job Description
Provide guidance to new customers and create templates and Workflow to ensure that completed files are compatible with equipment. 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) 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 CSR, customer, and production personnel. Work directly with CSR, customer, and production personnel as necessary to work out any problems with the job. Load customer supplied electronic files for output, onto the Pre-Press file server. Create an electronic image of the pages to create manufacturing proofs used by the Press and Blind operators 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. Perform troubleshooting on issues and provide training on the prepress and the plate making process.
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. Experience with imposition software (Mac) and Adobe Creative Suite software (PC) is preferred. 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 be able to diagnose and troubleshoot minor problems with proofing and plate making devices. 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 plate making equipment including CTP devices, processors, ovens and plate benders is required. Make have good communication skills to verbally discuss workflow and process issues with supervisors and vendors. Must be able to work within defined software programs to track personal performance and details about plate remakes.
Required Skills
OTJ-MAN
Ability to work 12 hour rotational shifts as needed
Knowledge of digital file formats and the ability to output digital files from different operating systems
Strong computer skills with both Mac and PC systems
Ability to learn and use new graphic software
Experience with plate making devices preferred
Job Location
Long Prairie, Minnesota, United States
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
Employee Referral Bonus eligible
NoEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
RR Donnelley
Prepress Operator
Tracking Code
16442
Job Description
Provide guidance to new customers and create templates and Workflow to ensure that completed files are compatible with equipment. 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) 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 CSR, customer, and production personnel. Work directly with CSR, customer, and production personnel as necessary to work out any problems with the job. Load customer supplied electronic files for output, onto the Pre-Press file server. Create an electronic image of the pages to create manufacturing proofs used by the Press and Blind operators 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. Perform troubleshooting on issues and provide training on the prepress and the plate making process.
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. Experience with imposition software (Mac) and Adobe Creative Suite software (PC) is preferred. 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 be able to diagnose and troubleshoot minor problems with proofing and plate making devices. 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 plate making equipment including CTP devices, processors, ovens and plate benders is required. Make have good communication skills to verbally discuss workflow and process issues with supervisors and vendors. Must be able to work within defined software programs to track personal performance and details about plate remakes.
Required Skills
OTJ-MAN
Ability to work 12 hour rotational shifts as needed
Knowledge of digital file formats and the ability to output digital files from different operating systems
Strong computer skills with both Mac and PC systems
Ability to learn and use new graphic software
Experience with plate making devices preferred
Job Location
Long Prairie, Minnesota, United States
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
Employee Referral Bonus eligible
NoEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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