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.
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.
