Graphics Prepress Specialist | Flexible Schedule

MCC Label; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

MCC Label in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Graphics Prepress Specialist to ensure accurate construction and processing of artwork for lithography, flexography, gravure, and digital label printing. The role emphasizes the technical prep work and file optimization for printing, not design, with wide experience in printing processes essential.

You will manage multiple jobs, operate Macintosh workstations, and communicate with customers and teammates to meet specifications and tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 2 years of equivalent combination of education and experience in Graphics Reproduction, Customer Service, or related fields.
• Advanced computer skills including proficiency with business operating systems, prepress/preflight software, internet applications, as well as word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Experience with Hybrid, Esko, GMG or HP Indigo software a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technology including new/upgraded software and hardware.
• Understanding color theory and color separation.
• Specific vision abilities required including color perception, depth, and focus adjustment.

Responsibilities

• Execute electronic art separations to customer-supplied artwork following internal job tickets while adhering to printer specifications for all print types and materials.
• Outputs electronic proofs & hard color proofs.
• Convert approved proof files to final stepped files for plate output.
• inspect finished files, including the completion of QA checklist.
• Interacts with customer representatives or other teammates concerning job specifications or special requirements.
• Manage multiple jobs in various production stages.
• Operate Macintosh workstations utilizing company ERP, Graphics Systems, and strong knowledge of manufacturing operations.
• Assist with external communication and file transfers.
• Complete required documentation in an accurate and prompt manner.

Skills

Adobe Creative Cloud

MS Office

Color theory

Color separation

Detail oriented

Excellent communication

Education

Associate degree or 2 years of equivalent combination of education and experience in Graphics Reproduction, Customer Service, or related fields

Tools

Esko

GMG

HP Indigo software

Prepress/preflight software

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

MCC Label in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Graphics Prepress Specialist to ensure accurate construction and processing of artwork for lithography, flexography, gravure, and digital label printing. The role emphasizes the technical prep work and file optimization for printing, not design, with wide experience in printing processes essential.

You will manage multiple jobs, operate Macintosh workstations, and communicate with customers and teammates to meet specifications and tight deadlines.