Press Plate Maker - Precise Prepress Specialist

MCC Label; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MCC Label is seeking a Press Plate Maker to support plate production and artwork preparation for multiple printing methods. You will set up plates, perform QA checks, and ensure job files meet customer specs for fast turnaround.

The role emphasizes mastering prepress workflows, color separation, and file optimization to deliver flawless printing plates across lithography, flexography, gravure, and digital label formats.

Qualifications

• Assoc degree or 2 yrs exp in graphics reproduction or related fields.
• Advanced computer skills including prepress software and office apps.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Experience with Hybrid, Esko, GMG or HP Indigo software is a plus.
• Understanding color theory and color separation.
• Detail oriented, well organized and able to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Make plates for our printing press and ensure QA checks.
• Maintain plate logs and verify plate envelope information.
• Coordinate plate priorities with Scheduling and Graphics teams.
• Execute electronic art separations per customer artwork and printer specs.
• Output electronic and hard color proofs; convert proofs to final files.
• Inspect finished files and complete QA checklist.
• Interact with customers and teammates on job specs and requirements.
• Manage multiple jobs across production stages and document accurately.

Skills

Adobe Creative Cloud

MS Office

Color theory

Color separation

Prepress software

Esko software

GMG software

HP Indigo

Learning new tech

Communication skills

Education

Assoc degree or 2 yrs exp in Graphics Reproduction / related fields

Tools

Esko

GMG

HP Indigo software

Job description

MCC Label is seeking a Press Plate Maker to support plate production and artwork preparation for multiple printing methods. You will set up plates, perform QA checks, and ensure job files meet customer specs for fast turnaround.

The role emphasizes mastering prepress workflows, color separation, and file optimization to deliver flawless printing plates across lithography, flexography, gravure, and digital label formats.