Apprentice Graphic Prepress Mac Operator

Build your Career with an Industry Leader   

Multi-Color Corporation manufactures labels for some of the biggest FMCG brand names found on supermarket shelves, bars, restaurants, and hotels globally.  We also produce premium-quality labels for high-profile brands in the pharmaceutical, durables and home & personal care sectors. Given the fact our labels are applied to wine, spirits, beverage & soft drinks bottles, food packaging, bathroom products, medicine containers, white goods, and automotive products, it is likely that you will put your hands on our labels on a daily basis.  It is our labels that identify, promote and help sell our customer’s products!  With 109 manufacturing sites, and 12,000+ employees, we are the Global #1 for prime labels.   

About the role   

An exciting and immediate apprenticeship opportunity for you to build your career as a Graphic Prepress Mac Operator and to join our growing Prepress team. The position will work across a rotation shift & will join an established team who are the success behind our print professionals.  

This role will process client files for print production and focus on a premium quality standard. If you have experience with iMac’s, are service focused & enjoy functioning within fast-paced environments, this role is for you! Don’t miss this great opportunity to start your career.   

Duties include:   

• Creation & manipulation of digital files in compliance with technical specifications for various print technologies, e.g. separations & trapping
• Preparation for print production, including pre-flighting, proofing & soft proofing 
• Generation of artwork using Adobe Suite & Esko (AE) platforms
• Adhering to client branding guidelines or following a client brief
• Execute & manage workload in accordance with production schedule
• Perform QA procedures for digital files & plates
• Monitoring of consumables for ordering purposes
• Develop an understanding of continual improvement principles 
• Collaborate and liaise with other departments as required
• Troubleshoot operating errors to determine the cause & take action to remedy issues
• Perform & document preventative maintenance of machinery.

About you   

• Experience in Illustrator & Photoshop (preferred)
• Apple iMac experience (preferred)
• Sound problem-solving acumen
• Excellent eye for detail & a passion for quality control
• Flexible & adaptable to change 
• Able to prioritise large workloads & work efficiently within a fast-paced environment
• Ability to organise your daily work & time management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication with good active listening skills
• Demonstrates good organisation, hands-on practical approach. 
• Eligible Australian working rights

The benefits   

• Competitive remuneration
• Free onsite parking
• Health & wellness program
• Local & global career opportunities to development & build your brilliant career
• Private health insurance discount
• To help employees thrive at home & at work, we offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee referral program, our employees are rewarded for helping us find great talent.
• Reward & recognition programs aligned to our values and with high performance.
• Regular social events encouraging a fun & friendly environment.
• Supportive & inclusive environment
• Part of an organisation that strongly believes in sustainability goals to make a difference to our planet.

Why MCC?   

• You will work in our modern manufacturing facilities, at the cutting-edge of production-environment innovation; we challenge the status quo and are transforming operations every day.
• You will gain experience in a fast-paced environment, with an ambitious team; we look forwards and continuously improve to be the best we can; we have a strong drive for results.
• You will be part of a team that shares our values of integrity; passion, perseverance, creativity and achievement; we value, respect and champion diversity.
• You will be joining a global and diverse organization that collaborates effectively to find optimal solutions; we focus on our customers and work with them on every step of their journey with us.
• You will be part of a team that strives for global sustainability, playing our part in making the world a better place for future generations.

Apply now.   

Are you Interested or know someone who could be? Let them know! If you don’t quite meet all of the criteria, but feel you can make a difference at MCC, we encourage you to submit your application. If your CV includes qualifications, work history, skills, experience, no need to also provide a cover letter. Position open to candidates with Australian-working rights (without restrictions) only.   

Diversity & Inclusion    

At MCC, we believe what makes us unique, makes us better. We embrace & care deeply about creating a workplace where our people feel valued & empowered. We are committed to providing an environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly & with respect. We consider our people our best asset & understand the importance of bringing different perspectives. We are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of gender identity/expression or ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or life stage. We encourage & welcome all genders, people of disability, first nations people, LGBTQI+ community, refugees & people from culturally & linguistic diverse backgrounds to apply.