Prototype Production Associate

MCC • Batavia, OH

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Prototype Production Associate will play an integral role in the day-to-day operations of MCC’s Rapid Prototyping Centers. They will perform all aspects of the production of prototype labels, beginning with approved design or print-ready files through all stages of printing, assembly, packing and shipping of finished product.

Requirements

• Possesses strong creative problem-solving skills, attention to detail.
• Expertise with Adobe Illustrator and some Adobe Photoshop skills.
• Ability to learn the file preparation needs for the printers, cutters, and other equipment, including software for optimization of production.
• Experience with MS Teams, MS Office, basic photography and videography.
• Good communication skills and a relentless spirit of customer service.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with 3D rendering, 3D printing and Autodesk Fusion 360/CAD software a plus.

Responsibilities

• Adapt design files to be useable within prototype equipment workflows as needed.
• Utilize prepress software such as Illustrator and Photoshop to dissect art files and modify them to produce prototypes that meet design intent.
• Work to understand printer output characteristics and optimize files to meet design intent.
• Receives and preps bottles/containers for label application.
• Produces prototype labels. Could involve multiple processes, re-registration, foil application, etc.
• Performs QC for color and technical aspects of the labels.
• Prepares labels for application (machine or hand-cutting labels and seaming shrink sleeves).
• Applies prototype labels to containers.
• Photographs finished labels or decorated containers.
• Packs and ships prototypes to various locations.
• Performs daily and weekly maintenance on the printer.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed