MAC Operator

Division InformationSpectrum Brands’ global enabling functions, including Finance, Legal, IT, Human Resources, Supply Chain, and Commercial Operations, provide enterprise-wide strategy, structure, and common processes to deliver the knowledge and expertise that helps our businesses grow. Enabling functions may operate as a center-led global team, providing a central strategy, structure, and standards; or as business partner teams, with resources embedded within the businesses to deliver business unit-specific results.Job SummaryThe Prepress Operator 2 may be required to take lead on key functions within the prepress area as needed. This position will receive various packaging design files such as folding cartons, labels, aerosol wraps, bags, shippers, displays, catalogs and miscellaneous POP material. These files will be managed from the art for approval state through print tools (final press-ready electronic files). This position will work closely with Creative Services team members (including Design, Production, Proofreading, Communications), Packaging & Engineering and Sourcing in support of prepress functions and will work across both the Global Pet Care and Home & Garden businesses.Key ResponsibilitiesPrimary Duties & ResponsibilitiesFinal review and approval of internal proofsWork directly with printers to troubleshoot quality issues and resolveAbility to color correct art files to achieve desired look on final printed productAbility to recognize press characteristics as they relate to file preparation for creative design, substrate and printing recommendations for communication to Creative team to achieve desired lookBuild electronic art files for plates and printingTrap and step files using specialized system software (Kodak Prinergy and Pandora)Work with printer for approvals and press typeWork with PE for final templatesProof all material for accuracy when working with the printersEnsure electronic art files are built to capture correct color and desired lookAssist the Creative team with overflow design requests for mock-ups as neededWork efficiently with designers on projects to ensure print accuracyMake existing digital art ready to printEnsure all graphic elements are consistent across related files and packagingEnsure that all established file management procedures are followedEnsure that all creative marketing/promotional/packaging art materials are developed and delivered in a timely and accurate manner per scheduled deadlinesPreparing and releasing art files to global printers as neededAssist the Creative team with overflow design requests for mock-ups as neededManage to assigned project work plans to meet due dateEducation and Experience ProfileBachelors, Associates or equivalent in Graphic Design or Color Electronic Publishing with focus on prepressThree plus years of experience in prepress for consumer packagingExperience with flexo, offset, gravure and digital print processes in consumer packagingRequired SkillsHighly skilled in prepress/creative design software including: Kodak Prinergy, Kodak Pandora, Kodak Insite, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe AcrobatStrong file assembly skillsStrong trapping skills for packagingSkilled in Color Management of EFI/Epson proofing systemsAbility to accurately produce and proofread workAbility to quality check art files and proofs for accuracyAbility to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced team-oriented environmentStrong communication and writing skills to facilitate collaboration with teammates and colleaguesStrong time-management skillsAbility to take direction well and incorporate feedbackStrong ability to work across the organization and foster teamworkAbility to work well in a team setting and independentlyWell organized and detail-orientedSelf-motivatedPositive, can-do attitudePassionate, flexible, creativeWork EnvironmentWorking conditions are normal for an office environment and include opportunity for a hybrid work model (remote/in-person).The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job/classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Spectrum Brands is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.