Prepress Art Layout Specialist - Graphic Design and Inspection – Work for an industry leader!

Metalcraft, a 72-year strong, employee-owned company headquartered in Mason City, Iowa, is seeking a manufacturing Art Setup professional to join our team.
As a Art set up member, you will prepare, review the artwork for production and customer proofs; clean up artwork and prepare logos for digitizing.

What would I be doing?

• Prepare artwork and proofs, normally provided by our customers, per operating procedures for our products to go to our customers.
• Produce files for production, your attention to detail is definitely needed here!
• Maintain archiving and file system as per operating procedures.
• Maintain proficiency in Checkmate, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Indigo front-end tools, Microsoft Excel, Automation Engine, and ScanMaster Designer.
• Perform routine maintenance as per established procedures.
• Act as floater in areas trained and cross-trained, as necessary.
• Produce quality work in an efficient and timely manner to assist Metalcraft in meeting customer needs.

How will I know I am a potential fit?

• Graphics arts training is not required but recommended. We must stress that you won't be designing logos and graphics, but mostly working to get designs ready for the printing presses.
• Self-motivated, goal-directed, problem-solver with ability to troubleshoot, make decisions and pursue a course of action
• Comfortable with performing a wide range of responsibilities, from thinking broadly to executing detailed tasks
• The ability to work collaboratively with others toward mutual objectives
• A can do, flexible, and collaborative approach with an interest in taking on various additional projects as required
• Above average computer skills including Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXpress, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel will be needed for this role.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School including basic English and Math required
• Graphic arts training from an accredited training program preferred but not required
• Graphics knowledge in layout, design, and color highly recommended.

What are the work hours?
7:15 AM to 3:45 PM - other hours may be asked based on need.

Why should you work for Metalcraft?
Metalcraft is a values-driven, industry leader. Our advanced manufacturing environment is clean, safe, and comfortable. The work is rewarding, and you build equity ownership as you contribute to our continued growth and success. We are an Employee-owned company (ESOP) offering great pay, comprehensive benefits, and a team-based culture. We are a 72 year old company with stability that thrives on process improvement and getting better each day.

Come grow with us!
To learn more about what makes Metalcraft special, visit our website: www.idplate.com

Metalcraft is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mason City, IA 50401: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Adobe Publisher: 1 year (Required)
• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location

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