Imaging operator

Job Description

Responsibilities :

• Operate high resolution, variable print proprietary imaging equipment
• Program and prepare jobs for printing
• Maintain daily print job production logs and daily delivery manifests
• Setup, program and release jobs from print queue
• Adjust image position Color quality and resolution, perforations and folds on paper, etc.
• Monitor quality of job output for correctness and image quality
• Order supplies such as ink, chemical solutions, blankets and rollers, paper, tabs, and other items as needed
• Maintain inventory levels.
• Perform preflight check for required fonts, colors, sizing, resolution and other needed components to ensure completeness prior to submitting to printer.
• Format, color correct and manipulate files according to client specifications.
• Setup of files including enlargements, composing and processing of files prior to forwarding to various printers.
• Operate printer
• Operate various finishing equipment
• Enter, store, and retrieve information on Mac based equipment.
• Identify missing or problematic components of job and communicate accordingly.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Requires advanced knowledge of digital print and / or inkjet imaging equipment set up, adjustment, operating procedures, and a corresponding level of skill to set up, operate, and adjust the equipment
• Able to set up, operate, and adjust the equipment, and in addition, diagnose, solve, and correct operating problems affecting the quality and timeliness of the service or product or function
• Requires advanced knowledge of color theory and ability to make adjustments and color corrections when operating the equipment to produce the imaging to customer specifications
• Excellent knowledge of file manipulation and file formats for digital print
• May instruct junior level operators how to complete the required corrective adjustment
• Typically, corrective adjustments performed require the operator to consider the symptom(s), possible causes and remedies
• Strong knowledge of design / layout / image / color editing software is essential, specifically : Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of the digital printing process and print file preparation.
• Quality Minded
• Ability to address and troubleshoot file issues.
• Detail oriented Prepress or Large Format printing experience is a plus.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Self-Starter with the willingness to take initiative.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The pay range for this role at the noted location is $19.27 - $26.71 / hour. The

actual rate of pay offered may vary based upon, but not limited to : education,

skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift, and location. In addition to

base salary, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also

include overtime, shift differential, call-in, and stand-by pay. RRD offers benefits

including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance,

401(k) with match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance

coverages, plus tuition assistance, maternity leave, adoption assistance, and

employer / partner discounts.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans

Last updated : 2024-11-22

Salary : $19 - $27