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 eclectronic 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 manufcaturing 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 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 daily basis, assist the supervisor with overseeing prepress/mailing operations with the objective of maximizing productivity. Fill in for the Supervisor during vacations, absences, etc.

• Be an effective team member, working collaboratively with others to foster teamwork and professionally resolve differences.

• Ensure quality and production goals are met, offering improvement recommendations or innovative ideas.

• Troubleshoot problems to maintain quality standards and keep equipment in good running condition.

• Provide instruction and guidance to employees to confirm job specifications.

• Adhere to and promote all safety policies and procedures.  Act as point of contact for any safety incidents or injuries; notifying member of management, immediately, and completing appropriate documentation.

• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

RRD IS AN EEO/AA INCLUDING VETS AND DISABLED EMPLOYER

Required Skills

REQUIRED SKILLS

Must be able to work with various graphic design and layout software applications commonly used on Mac's and PC's. Advanced 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 have a strong understanding of the offset and digital printing process.

Required Experience

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• 5-7 years Mac experience required in a manufacturing environment.
• Process color experience is required.  Color correction and proofing experience a plus. 
• Variable data creation and editing skills.

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RR DONNELLEY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

REQUIRED SKILLS

Must be able to work with various graphic design and layout software applications commonly used on Mac's and PC's. Advanced 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 have a strong understanding of the offset and digital printing process.