Production Estimator

Build your Career with an Industry Leader
As the global leader of premium labels, MCC helps brands stand out in competitive markets and inspire positive consumer experiences. Backed by over a century of printing experience, MCC is focused on the future by developing consumer-driven innovations and sustainable packaging solutions. Working for our team, you can truly make a difference.

GRE Production Estimator
Locations: Knoxville, TN or Chesapeake, VA
Schedule: Day shift | Onsite

At MCC, our GRE Production Estimators play a vital role in turning customer concepts into high-quality printed products. This position sits at the center of design, estimating, and production coordination, ensuring projects move forward accurately, efficiently, and on time.

If you enjoy problem-solving, working crossfunctionally, and being part of the process that brings a product to life, this is a great opportunity to grow your career with an established industry leader. You'll join a collaborative team, work on meaningful projects, and make a visible impact-no matter which location you're based in.

Why Work at MCC?

Competitive pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour (based on experience)
Consistent day shift schedule
Career growth and development opportunities
Comprehensive benefits package, including:

Medical, dental, vision
Disability and life insurance
401(k) with company match

Paid holidays, including New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day
Thanksgiving & Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
Two floating holidays

What You'll Do

Review and support approval of product designs and manufacturing requirements
Estimate materials, labor, and production costs based on specifications
Partner with sales, production, technical services, customer service, and design teams to align on timelines and capabilities
Support development and approval of design features, including security elements and promotional components
Clearly communicate job requirements to ensure smooth production handoff
Provide guidance and support to internal teams on design standards and manufacturing considerations
Respond to internal and customer inquiries related to product development
Participate in quality and continuous improvement efforts
Approve invoices related to outsourced services (tooling, press components, etc.)
Communicate design changes that may impact cost or timing
Build strong working relationships through regular crossfunctional collaboration
Identify opportunities for efficiency, cost savings, and process improvement

What We're Looking For
Required:

High school diploma or GED

Preferred (not required):

Associate degree, technical certificate, or equivalent experience
Experience in printing, labeling, or a manufacturing environment
Background in estimating, production coordination, customer service, or technical support roles

Skills That Help You Succeed

Strong communication and collaboration skills
Comfort working with specifications, measurements, and production details
Basic computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel) and ability to learn internal systems
Solid math and measurement comprehension
Ability to read and interpret technical documentation
Organized, detailoriented, and effective at managing multiple priorities
Problemsolver with practical decisionmaking skills
Teamfocused mindset and willingness to support shared goals
Flexibility to support workloaddriven overtime when needed

The physical demands require standing, using hands to finger, feel and touch; reach with arms and hands; talk and hear. This position requires frequent walking. Occasionally employee is required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Must be able to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision requirements are close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

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