This position will 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) manipulates 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. May run digital press as needed. Perform quality checks on finished plates before releasing to manufacturing.

• Assists in any other department tasks where help is needed.
• Prepares digital files for separations within Prinergy workflow.
• Resolves any questions and problems as they arise.
• Performs digital proof output, imposition using Preps and Pandora Software.
• Must be able to adapt to current, established, new procedures and SOP’s required locally and corporate wide.
• Participates on department teams/committees, projects and/or meetings.
• Maintains current knowledge in industry processes, practices and technology.
• Other duties will include proof assembly, plate making, digital printing and other duties assigned to meet production needs.

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. 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 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

• Minimum 3-5 years prepress experience in a commercial printing and/or packaging environment.
• Prior prepress production skills in Adobe CC (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat Pro with Pitstop).
• Experience with Kodak Prinergy Workflow.
• Fusion Pro/Variable data software experience
• Experience with imposition software Preps and Pandora
• Experience with Xerox digital press or similar equipment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Extensive knowledge of all prepress operations and processes.
• Ability to work overtime and/or weekends as needed.

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. 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 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.