Prelim/Prepress Assistant at RR Donnelley

Midland, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Sep, 26

Salary

17.5

Posted On

15 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Desktop Publishing, Graphic Design Software, Digital File Formats, Color Management, Offset Printing Process, Mechanical Maintenance, Page Layout, Pre-press Production, Mac OS, Windows OS, PDF, TIFF, EPS

Industry

Marketing Services

Description

Company Description 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 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 Responsibilities: Review electronic files that are received from clients and check them for thoroughness and completeness in advance of the plate making process Using 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 Customer Service Reps, customer(s), and production personnel Work directly with Customer Service Reps, customer(s), 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 Bind operators during the manufacturing process May prepare color proofs for customer review Responsible for training and supporting new and existing team members. Qualifications Must be able to work with various graphic design and layout software applications commonly used on Mac's and PC's Good understanding of digital file formats (pdf, tiff, eps) from different operating systems (Mac and PC) is required Basic 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 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 Additional Information The salary range for this role at the noted RRD location is $15.50 - $17.50 / 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 your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 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 Navy MOS: LI:Lithographer Marine MOS: 4620:Combat Lithographer Army MOS: 83F:Printing and Bindery Specialist Department: Production & Manufacturing Shift: 1st Shift Compensation: USD 15.5 - USD 17.5 - hourly

Responsibilities

Review and manipulate electronic client files to ensure they meet print dimensions and layout requirements. Coordinate with customer service and production teams to resolve file issues and create manufacturing proofs.