Prepress Manager Jobs in Rochester, NY (NOW HIRING)

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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.

The Electronic Imaging - Plate Maker is responsible for performing all duties outlined in this job description, as well as any additional assignments provided by the Prepress Graphics Manager, Lead, or Plant Manager. This role is essential to ensuring efficient printing production by guaranteeing that the appropriate tools are available when required by the press and by maintaining timely communication with the production team to minimize downtime.

Why work at MCC:  

• Compensation: $20.66 - $21.75  hourly

• 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 2 floating Holidays 

Responsibilities: 

• Regular and predictable attendance, including logging in and out of time worked 

• Complies with all company and safety policies and procedures 

• Make flexographic/litho plates 

• Responsible for the critical evaluation of all plates made and completes appropriate QA check lists 

• Responsible for maintaining Plate Logs 

• Verifies information on Plate Envelope is correct 

• Responsible for cleaning and maintaining platemaking room/screen room and equipment 

• Responsible for completing preventive maintenance in accordance to set schedule and need 

• Coordinates plate priorities with Scheduling, Graphics Coordinator, or Graphics Supervisor 

• Maintains components-to-press schedules to understand priorities and mark completion of jobs or flags 

• Participate in continuous improvement / Kaizen teams 

• Attends department meetings and internal training classes 

• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned 
  

Qualifications: 

• HS Diploma or GED is required; College degree strongly preferred, ideally related to the printing industry 

• Print manufacturing experience preferred 

• Technical expertise in flexo general printing processes 

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical information into actionable tasks 

• Knowledge of color separations, press layouts, print specifications  

• Proficiency in MS Office applications 

• Radius job management software experience is a plus 

• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment 

• Self-starter with strong organizational and planning skills 

• Requires physical ability to climb stairs, bend, sit, stand, walk, reach with arms, push, pull and use hands and fingers to feel and handle material for extended time frames 

• Must have ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds repeatedly and regularly. Includes the ability to stoop, squat, crawl and kneel as needed 

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