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As the global leader of premium labels, MCC helps brands stand out in competitive markets and inspire positive consumer experiences. Backed by over a century of printing experience, MCC is focused on the future by developing consumer-driven innovations and sustainable packaging solutions. Working for our team, you can truly make a difference.
Job title: Graphics Prepress Specialist
The Graphics Prepress Specialist focuses on ensuring the accurate construction and processing of all artwork files for various printing methods, including lithography, flexography, gravure, 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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Execute electronic art separations to customer-supplied artwork following internal job tickets while adhering to printer specifications for all print types and materials. This includes, but is not limited to application of traps, overprints, pullbacks, and positive or reverse line requirements, etc.
- 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.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Interact directly with customers or graphics separators for queries, feedback on specifications, etc.
- Participate in researching and developing new technology.
- 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.
- 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.
- Advanced computer skills are essential, 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.
- 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.
- This position may require sporadic travel as necessary.
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.
For over a century, Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) has crafted premium labels for the world’s most iconic and recognizable brands. Our labels elevate emotional connections with consumers and help brands stand out in competitive markets. Honoring our rich history as a market leader, we focus on the future by developing sustainable packaging solutions and consumer-driven innovations.
MCC combines global reach with the personalized touch of local service through our network of facilities across 25+ countries. More than 12,000 teammates come together to make our industry-leading work possible and bring our True Colors to life. Join us at MCC, where every product is Labeled with Care. Learn more at www.mcclabel.com.
If you need assistance or an accommodation in applying, please contact our Human Resources Department at recruiting@mcclabel.com.
Multi-Color is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Build your Career with an Industry Leader
As the global leader of premium labels, MCC helps brands stand out in competitive markets and inspire positive consumer experiences. Backed by over a century of printing experience, MCC is focused on the future by developing consumer-driven innovations and sustainable packaging solutions. Working for our team, you can truly make a difference.
Job title: Graphics Project Coordinator
The Graphics Project Coordinator ensures customer product specifications and item details are translated accurately into MCC’s ERP and Prepress Management platform. Strategically collaborates with internal and external customers to optimize customer-facing interactions and operational efficiencies. Provides critical analysis, feedback, and action to drive positive change and results.
Responsibilities:
- Maintains graphic project coordination from inception to implementation.
- New Business Onboarding -cohesively works with all internal teams and external customers to ensure new business is established in ERP correctly.
- Collaborates with internal and external customers to ensure item specifications are clearly defined, able to be re-produced, and translated into the ERP system.
- Creates, maintains and links required graphic project data and processes to ERP system.
- Effectively utilizes ERP and graphics platform for prepress job entry.
- Effectively utilizes graphics software for prepress job tracking
- Manages assigned workload in accordance with standard work expectations of quality, service, and productivity
- Essential resource for internal and external pre-pro calls
- Plant liaison for item master questions and/or issues
- Ensures proper POs are obtained for prepress, tracks jobs progress, and ensure it is turned in for billing (as required).
- Demonstrates participation and input through Lean Manufacturing methods (SQDC).
- Work as part of a team that strategically collaborates to fulfill internal and external customer requirements.
- Complete additional tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred. 3+ years of experience in Customer Service and/or Graphics Reproduction; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to determine root cause of problem and determine corrective action
- Strong skills in math, data entry, and a high level of attention to detail and accuracy are required.
- Ability to read, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively communicate information in one-on-one and small group.
- Understanding of Microsoft Office tools required.
- Individual must also work independently and is occasionally expected to cooperate with co-workers in creating smooth flow.
- This position requires the associate to stand or sit for prolonged periods or may be required to lift and/ or move up to 25 lbs.
- Limited travel within North America.
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.
For over a century, Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) has crafted premium labels for the world’s most iconic and recognizable brands. Our labels elevate emotional connections with consumers and help brands stand out in competitive markets. Honoring our rich history as a market leader, we focus on the future by developing sustainable packaging solutions and consumer-driven innovations.
MCC combines global reach with the personalized touch of local service through our network of facilities across 25+ countries. More than 12,000 teammates come together to make our industry-leading work possible and bring our True Colors to life. Join us at MCC, where every product is Labeled with Care. Learn more at www.mcclabel.com.
If you need assistance or an accommodation in applying, please contact our Human Resources Department at recruiting@mcclabel.com.
Multi-Color is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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