AGS CG in Macedonia Ohio is seeking a traditional Prepress Operator that also has experience operating an Indigo press.  This is a 2nd shift position, and we are flexible on start/end times and/or hours worked per day.  Duties include operating our Indigo press as well as reviewing electronic files and using electronic page layout software (desktop publishing 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 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 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.

RRD IS AN EEO/AA INCLUDING VETS AND DISABLED EMPLOYER

Required Skills

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. 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 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.

Required Experience

Proficient in all traditional prepress software and the ability to operate an Indigo press.  

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. 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 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.