MAC Operator
Crown Holdings, Inc.
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Leicester
Contract type: Full time
Job Description
About this opportunity
The role of the MAC Operator is to prepare high‑quality repro files and digital assets for the beverage print production process, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with technical specifications.
The Studio supports all our EMEA plants (internal customer) as well as our external customers who are major international FMCG brands.
Main Responsibilities
Artwork & File Preparation
About this opportunity
The role of the MAC Operator is to prepare high‑quality repro files and digital assets for the beverage print production process, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with technical specifications.
The Studio supports all our EMEA plants (internal customer) as well as our external customers who are major international FMCG brands.
Main Responsibilities
Artwork & File Preparation
- Evaluate supplied artwork for quality, completeness, and technical suitability.
- Produce repro files aligned with beverage packaging and print specifications, ensuring the highest possible output quality.
- Ensure all artwork and files meet pre‑defined print, colour, and technical standards.
- Prepare files and generate colour‑accurate digital proofs using calibrated proofing devices.
- Apply colour management principles to maintain consistent and predictable colour output across devices and workflows.
- Prepare digital files for film or plate output as required.
- Maintain and operate associated prepress equipment.
- Manage digital assets with strong file‑handling discipline, version control, and organised folder structures.
- Follow studio workflow procedures, quality controls, and administrative requirements.
- Contribute to continuous workflow/process improvement initiatives.
- Provide effective collaboration and support to colleagues and cross‑functional teams, both within the studio and in other areas of the business
- Flexibly support different prepress tasks where safe and within capability.
- Assist with print trials, new equipment installation, calibration, and commissioning when required.
- Adhere to all health and safety guidelines and maintain a clean, safe working environment.
- Ensure tidy and compliant digital housekeeping practices across all project work.
- Relevant prepress experience gained through an apprenticeship or substantial on‑the‑job learning, with formal qualifications welcomed but not mandatory.
- Strong experience working with macOS‑based prepress software and tools.
- Proficiency with industry‑standard applications (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat).
- Understanding of colour management, ICC profiles, and prepress workflows.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced production environment.
- Experience with automated or semi‑automated workflow systems (e.g., Esko, Hybrid).
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