MAC Operator - 2nd Shift

Cartamundi; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Cartamundi is hiring a Mac (Prepress) Operator for our Dallas facility to support pre-press activities and the printing workflow. You will review and prepare digital files, perform pre-flight checks, and ensure files are production-ready for digital and offset presses.

You will work on Adobe Creative Suite and Esko workflows on a Mac, resolving file issues, coordinating with teams, and meeting tight deadlines in a climate-controlled environment with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years in a Prepress related role.
• Experience using a Mac computer is required.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite in a prepress environment.
• Strong knowledge of pre-press software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, ArtPro+, Esko).
• Ability to troubleshoot files during pre-flight and manage file integrity.

Responsibilities

• Set up client files for output to Digital and Offset Presses.
• Perform top quality pre-flight checks to ensure images meet requirements.
• Check inks, trim, bleed, image resolution, and related specs.
• Prepare 1up art for press from PDFs and native art.
• Trap and fix bleeds and troubleshoot art files as needed.
• Impose files for press and manage color proofs for match.
• Output plates and complete jobs in plate room when required.
• Calibrate output devices and verify accuracy against tickets.
• Meet production schedule and coordinate with teams.

Skills

Prepress experience

Mac proficiency

Adobe Creative Suite

Attention to detail

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

ArtPro+

Esko

Automation Engine

CAD

Job description

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MAC Operator - 2nd Shift

Direct Labor Dallas, TX, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 2219

Salary Range: $45,760.00 To $56,160.00 Annually

Join the worldwide leader in playing cards and in “play” solutions. Play is what keeps us going, and it always has been our greatest motivation. That's why we live different,play different.

AMac (Prepress) Operator is a crucial member of our team that support the printing process, particularly in the pre-press function. They are responsible for reviewing and preparing digital files to meet printing specifications, including color correction, layout adjustments, and final proofin g. Additionally, they work on pre-press production, checking for issues like bleed, pagination, and font problems .

Please note:

• This is not a typical press operator position - this role will focus on the pre-flight process, to ensure files are in perfect state, for production. The role will require experience using Adobe software on a Mac computer, in order to review and manage files before submitting them for production.

What You'll Do as a Mac (Prepress) Operator :

• Set-up client files for output to Digital and Offset Presses
• Ensure a top quality pre-flight technical check, verifying all images meet requirements and look their best.
• Check inks, trim, bleed, image resolution, etc.
• 1up art prep for press from supplied PDF and native art.
• Trap and fix bleeds and troubleshoot art files as needed.
• Impose files for press (i.e. press layout, marks, color bars, etc.)
• Output of proofs; handling the imposition proofs for press layout approval and contract color proofs for match
• Output of plates in plate room and file completed jobs when needed
• Calibrate output devices
• Review and ensure accuracy to all provided ticket orders and layouts
• Meet production schedule

We're Looking for a Mac (Prepress) Operator with:

• Minimum 3-5 years in a Prepress related role
• Experience using a Mac computer is required
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite software, in a Prepress environment is required
• Strong knowledge of pre-press software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, ArtPro+, etc.), is required
• Experience trouble shooting files during pre-flight process
• Experience in understanding the folding of cartons
• Strong organizational skills in file management
• Experience with multi-tasking, in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to independently manage one’s own time and projects, to meet deadlines/ due dates.
• Skills that are nice pluses include
  • Printing and plate making
  • Working knowledge with CAD
  • Experience with Esko and Automation Engine

Benefits a Mac (Prepress) Operator Can Expect from Cartamundi:

• Competitive pay
• Climate controlled facility
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
• HSA (Health Savings Account) and FSA (Flexible Savings Account)
• Life insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts on daycare, gym memberships, travel, and much more

Physical requirements and working conditions:

Our manufacturing Plant is comprised of enclosed office and manufacturing space. This position requires the ability to:

• Move throughout the entire facility to attend to various issues
• Work effectively in teams across functional groups with strong communication skills and the ability to lead
• Perform sedentary work on various computer systems
• This Mac (Prepress) Operator position is located on-site in our Dallas facility

Cartamundi does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS dhs.gov/e-verify .

Candidates must be 18 years old to work for Cartamundi.

No agencies please. No sponsorship available.

About Cartamundi:

At Cartamundi, we're all united by our common belief that world is better with play. Play is what keeps us going, and it always has been our greatest motivation. That's why we live different and play different. To us, it is not just an activity. It is a guiding mindset that reminds us to have fun, to be fair, to connect with people – across cultures and generations – and to embrace shared experiences. We are a worldwide leader in playing cards and in “play” solutions.

Our owned brand portfolio includes a suite of heritage brands which go back as far as 1848, including global brands like Bicycle®, HRO®, Bee®, Copag®, Shuffle® and many locally loved brands. These brands combine craftsmanship with innovation as the basis for their continued relevance and positive contribution to the local communities that love and use these brands.

At Cartamundi, we have significant expertise in printing; our presses have been running since 1765. Today, our company has become the largest playing cards and board game manufacturer in the world and the trusted partner of leading toy companies. We make well-known brands such as Monopoly®, Uno®, Magic: The Gathering®, Guess Who ®, Pokémon®, Trivial Pursuit® every day. As we look into the future and how entertainment evolves, we are bringing the digital world to the physical world and vice versa. We have a dedicated team of experts that is looking into future technologies, products, applications that can get our consumers and communities to truly live different and play different.

We are still a family-owned company with headquarters in Belgium and have a global network of 16 manufacturing facilities, 6 design centers, 1 digital studio and 1 global R&D center.