PrePress Operator

At Millennium Print Group (MPG), a proud subsidiary of The Pokémon Company International, we are driven by a bold vision: To be the leading manufacturer of trading card games and collectible cards. Located in the dynamic Research Triangle Park and Piedmont Triad regions of North Carolina, we're at the forefront of the industry.Since our inception in 2014, our talented team has built a world-class organization that excels in customer focus, market competitiveness, and unwavering quality standards. Specializing in trading specialties and collectible cards, MPG offers a variety of unique services that set us apart.Our commitment to excellence has fueled our rapid growth, nearly tripling in size since 2019. We attribute this success to our innovative approach and the high standards we uphold in every aspect of our work.Join us at MPG and be part of a forward-thinking company that is shaping the future of trading card games and collectibles. Together, we can achieve great things and continue to lead the industry!Click here to review our Privacy Notice for applicants.Why You'll Love This Job:Be a Digital Pioneer: Dive into the cutting-edge world of digital print production, where your work will blend technology and creativity to produce stunning visuals. Unleash Your Creativity: Work with industry-leading tools and software, refining and perfecting files to create high-quality prints that captivate and impress. Collaborate & Innovate: Join a dynamic team that values collaboration and innovation, working together to push the boundaries of what's possible in print production. Grow & Thrive: Develop your skills in a supportive environment that encourages continuous learning and professional growth. What You Will DoMaster Digital Print: Refine native files or supplied PDFs using Prinergy Workflow, turning them into polished single-page PDFs ready for production. Create Perfect Layouts: Assign pages to Preps Layout, ensuring everything is perfectly in place for flawless prints. Produce Stunning Proofs: Bring your eye for detail to the production of Color Contract Proofs on Epson or Fuji printers, outputting precise Imposition Proofs. Assemble for Approval: Carefully assemble proofs for client approvals, making sure every detail meets their high standards. Quality Control Guru: Ensure page positions, color breaks, form IDs, color bars, die lines, and crop marks are all spot on. Finalize Production: Produce Flat Blue Lines and Plates for approved proofs, ensuring everything is ready for the final print. What You Will Bring Experience & Expertise: 5+ years in the print production world, with a solid foundation in Adobe Creative Suite, Prinergy Workflow, Preps Imposition Software, D Jet Imposition proofer operation, Epson SC 9000 Printer Operation, Fuji Final Proof Operation, and Konesburg XE10 operation. Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions to set up and operate machines accurately. Basic Math Skills: Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations like addition, subtraction, and multiplication. Positive Attitude: A proactive, can-do attitude with a commitment to producing high-quality workHow You Will Be SuccessfulCommunication: You understand the importance of active listening and clear communication channels to prevent misunderstandings, enhance teamwork, and create inclusive communication. Bias for Action: You tackle tasks with a focus on safety, data-driven decisions, and commitment, ensuring that objectives are performed the right way despite any obstacles that may arise. Great people skills: You can communicate effectively and resolve conflicts creatively contributing to employee well-being and a harmonious work environment resulting in smooth operations. Passion and Pride in your work: You have a commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship that reflects your passion for trading cards and your desire to contribute as a "creator" at MPG. Growth mindset: You have a "do it right" mentality with a willingness to embrace challenges and contribute to a culture of innovation and progress within the manufacturing environment. What to ExpectMPG offers a leading-edge compensation package which includes the following:A highly competitive compensation "above the industry" commensurate with experience which includes an annual incentive bonus plan100% Employer-paid medical, dental base plan, vision, life/AD&D, and short-term and long-term disability, while subsidizing premiums for medical, dental, and vision for employee dependents401(k) Plan with up to a 4% (dollar for dollar) Employer matchHealth Savings/Flexible Spending Account optionsPaid time off, including 9 company-paid holidaysEmployee Assistance ProgramComprehensive relocation package available for qualified candidatesAnd, much more!Millennium Print Group is an Equal Opportunity EmployerThe duties and responsibilities described above are essential functions of the job. The following qualifications are representative of the knowledge, skills, and or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.