Prepress Specialist — Color Seps, Proofing & Plate Prep

MCC; Affton (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Job summary

MCC, a global leader in premium labels, seeks a Graphics Prepress Specialist in Affton, MO. The role focuses on accurate construction and processing of artwork for lithography, flexography, gravure and digital label printing, ensuring files are optimized for the chosen platform and meet customer specs.

This is a technical role, not a design position. The successful candidate will have an associate degree or 2 years’ equivalent experience in graphics reproduction or related fields, strong Adobe

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, MS Office.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Experience with Hybrid, Esko, GMG or HP Indigo software a plus.
• Understanding color theory and color separation.

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 and complete 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 knowledge of manufacturing operations.
• Assist with external communication and file transfers.
• Complete required documentation accurately and promptly.

Skills

Graphics Reproduction

Customer Service

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

MS Office

GMG

Esko

HP Indigo software

Job description

MCC, a global leader in premium labels, seeks a Graphics Prepress Specialist in Affton, MO. The role focuses on accurate construction and processing of artwork for lithography, flexography, gravure and digital label printing, ensuring files are optimized for the chosen platform and meet customer specs.

This is a technical role, not a design position. The successful candidate will have an associate degree or 2 years’ equivalent experience in graphics reproduction or related fields, strong Adobe