DESCRIPTION

Review electronic files that are received from clients and check them for thoroughness and completeness in advance of the plate making process. Utilize CTP plate making equipment to prepare plates for press when necessary. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Using electronic page layout software (desktop publishing software), color correct files, create template layouts and ensure that output files meet internal and external customer requirements for Offset and digital format.

Determine page layout, accounting for folds, trims, bleeds and gripper, and add crop marks and color bars as necessary.

Preflight files and identify missing or problematic file issues and communicate those issues to the CSR, customer and production personnel. 

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 during the manufacturing process.

Prepare color proofs for customer review.

Impose images and operate CTP plate making equipment and bending/tabbing equipment to prepare plates for press.

Review job instructions for accuracy and completeness, and if discrepancies are found, facilitate the creation of new instructions with  List Services Representative.

Estimate job completion dates and communicate job progress through the relevant production processes. Update production schedule.

Summarize data record counts for various production processes to facilitate billing activities.

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.

Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Required Experience

Experience working in a commercial print facility, preferred.

Minimum 5 years work experience as desktop operator/platemaking required.

RRD is an EEO/AA including Vets and Disabled Employer

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.

Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.