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Production Graphics Technician
Metalcraft | Mason City, Iowa
Full-Time | 7:15 AM – 3:45 PM Monday-Friday.
Metalcraft is hiring a Production Graphics Technician to prepare customer artwork for manufacturing.
This is not a marketing or creative design position. This role focuses on precision file setup, proof review, and production accuracy within a structured manufacturing environment.
If you enjoy working with artwork but prefer clear processes, steady hours, and technical execution over open ended creative work, this role may be a strong fit.
What You’ll Do
- Prepare and review customer artwork for production
- Clean and adjust logos for manufacturing compatibility
- Build accurate, production-ready files using established procedures
- Maintain organized digital archives
- Work primarily in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
- Collaborate with production and quality teams
- Support equipment upkeep and workflow efficiency
What This Role Is
- Process-driven
- Detail-oriented
- Accuracy-focused
- Manufacturing-based
- Consistent daytime schedule
What This Role Is Not
- Marketing design
- Brand development
- Campaign creation
- Remote or freelance-based
Qualifications
- Experience using Adobe Illustrator strongly preferred
- Graphic arts coursework or production art experience helpful
- Comfort working in a structured manufacturing setting
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
Why Metalcraft
- Employee owned (ESOP)
- Clean, climate controlled facility
- Stable daytime hours
- Competitive pay and benefits
- 75 year company with long-term stability
Metalcraft is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic.
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
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,077 - $58,880