Prepress Technician - 2nd shift

MCC; California (MO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

MCC is seeking a Prepress Technician to ensure accurate preparation of artwork for flexography and digital label printing. The role emphasizes technical file preparation, color management, and production readiness rather than design.

You will work with Adobe Creative Cloud, Esko workflows, and GMG tools to deliver press-ready files across offset, flexographic, and label printing platforms, while maintaining quality and meeting tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 2 years of equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, ES KO workflows, GMG color management, and print production workflows.
• Experience with trapping, color correction, and label printing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Create trapped production ready art files.
• Generate customer proofs.
• Manage multiple jobs in various proofing and assembly stages.
• Work with Adobe Creative Cloud, Esko software, and internal production systems.
• Build press sheet layouts and modify layouts for production.
• Prepare jobs for press operations.
• CMYK and spot-color correction and matching.
• Support offset and flexographic printing.
• Use GMG color management tools.
• Produce screens and plates for print.
• Preflight and QC of artwork.
• Track job progress in production systems.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Acrobat

ESKO workflows

GMG color management

Internal production systems

Color correction

Trapping

Prepress workflows

Label printing & packaging

Education

Associate degree or 2 years related experience

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Acrobat

ESKO workflows

GMG color management

Internal production systems

Job description

Build your Career with an Industry Leader

Multi-Color Corporation is the global leader of premium printed label solutions, helping brands stand out in a competitive marketplace while inspiring positive consumer experiences. With a truly global network of over 12,000 teammates and facilities spanning across more than 25 countries, we strive to combine our global reach with the personalized touch of local service. Come join us as we revolutionize the packaging industry in supporting our customers to help create emotional connections with iconic brands.

The Prepress Technician focuses on ensuring the accurate construction and processing of all artwork files for flexography, and digital label printing. Expertise in printing processes is paramount for this role, as the candidate adeptly configures jobs to meet customer specifications, ensuring swift turnaround times without compromising quality.

The primary emphasis of this position lies in the technical aspects of preparing files for printing, showcasing proficiency in optimizing files for flawless execution on the chosen printing platform. It's important to note that this is not a design position.

Why work at MCC:

• Compensation $30-$40 per hour
• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and 401(k)
• Paid Holidays: New Years, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, plus two floating Holidays

Responsibilities:

Proofing & Label Assembly

• Create trapped production ready art files
• Generate customer proofs
• Manage multiple jobs in various proofing and assembly stages
• Work with:
  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Esko software
  • Internal production systems

Stepping / Job Assembly

• Build press sheet layouts
• Modify layouts for production requirements
• Manage multiple jobs in various stepping production stages
• Prepare jobs for press operations

Color Management

• CMYK and spot-color correction and matching
• Support both:
  • Offset printing
  • Flexographic printing
• Use GMG color management tools

Screen Making

• Produce rotary silk screens
• Maintain screen room materials and equipment
• Manage multiple jobs in various screen production stages
• Deliver press-ready materials

Plate Making

• Create offset, flexo and letterpress plates
• Maintain plate room equipment and materials
• Manage multiple jobs in various plate production stages
• Deliver press-ready plates

Preflight and QC

• Review incoming customer artwork
• Check files for printability and defects
• Ensure production specifications are met

Job Tracking

• • Record work instructions
  • Track labor and materials
  • Use internal job management systems

Additional Responsibilities:

• Interact directly with customers or graphics separators for queries, feedback on specifications, etc.
• Participate in researching and developing new technology.
• Ability to make color adjustment decisions at press
• Perform routine maintenance and manage computers and equipment.
• Comply with established facility safety policies and procedures and other regulations as applicable.
• Adheres to MCC company code of ethics.
• Participate in continuous improvement / Kaizen teams.
• Attends department meetings and internal training classes.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Associate degree or 2 years of equivalent combination of education and experience in Graphics Reproduction, Customer Service, or related fields.
• Candidates will have experience working with Adobe Illustrator,Adobe Photoshop,Adobe Acrobat,ESKO workflows, GMG color management, Offset printing, Flexographic printing, Color correction, Trapping, Prepress production workflows and Label printing and packaging.
• The position combines graphic prepress expertise, color management, print production, platemaking, and workflow administration.
• Specific vision abilities required including color perception, depth, and focus adjustment.
• Must be detail oriented, well organized, and take pride in delivering quality work.
• Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate technical information into actionable tasks.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule and overtime as needed.
• Ability to problem-solve and work with minimal supervision.

Diversity & Inclusion:

MCC fosters an inclusive culture that respects and embraces our teammates’ diverse backgrounds and experiences, so that everyone can achieve their full potential here. We aspire for our company to truly reflect the diversity of our customers and the markets we serve. We are committed to equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of peoples’ gender identity/expression, age, language, sexual orientation, ability, race, socioeconomic status, national origin or other characteristics.

The physical demands require standing, using hands to finger, feel and touch; reach with arms and hands; talk and hear.This position requires frequent walking. Occasionally employee is required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Must be able to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision requirements are close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.