PRELIM PRE-PRESS OPERATOR

 RR Donnelley is looking for an energetic & highly motivated team member to join Manufacturing at our Frederic Printing facility in Aurora, Colorado

 ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Review electronic files that are received from customers and check them for thoroughness and completeness in advance of the plate making process.
• Using electronic page layout software (desktop publishing software) to manipulate the format to fit 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 our customer service representatives (CSR), production personnel and the customer.
• 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.

 REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Experience with Adobe Software InDesign and its variable data plug in XMpie is preferred.
• Data Processing knowledge is a plus.
• 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.

       WE OFFER:

A Competitive Salary

Excellent Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Spending Account (HSA)

Employer Paid Life, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability

401K Plan

Paid Holidays/Vacation/Sick Time

Employee Discounts/Recognition

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At RRD, our people make a difference every day – in production, working with customers, or behind the scenes in a support role.  They know how to manage the job and exceed expectations.  Founded in 1864, RRD is a global company that employs over 25,000 people in 40 countries.  For a challenging and rewarding career opportunity with an innovative industry leader, consider starting or continuing your career with RRD!

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Pay range for this position is $18.00 to 20.00 per hour; however, base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills and experience.

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RRD IS AN EEO/AA, INCLUDING VETS AND DISABLED EMPLOYER 

Required Skills Required Experience