Finishing Press Assistant

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.

About the role

The Press Assistant role is responsible for the set up and support of printing presses in accordance with the printing specifications and customer requirements/expectations.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all company and safety policies and procedures
• Attains and maintains all defined job objectives related to the planning and execution of all jobs and quick changes
• Assists in the performance of all external make-ready operations in preparation for changeover activities (changing from one label job to another)
• Assists in the performance of all external clean-up activities following changeover
• Cleans ink pans and ancillary equipment
• Strips plates from cylinders
• Locates dies to and from press
• May be required to work with press operator to view labels with assistance of strobe light
• Comply with quality assurance specifications of the customer and MCC
• May be required to complete quality assurance sheet and associated documentation
• Responsible for cleanliness of machinery and organization of the workspace
• Responsible for working overtime when needed and as assigned
• Related duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Print shop experience helpful, but not required
• Ability to communicate and interact well with others (verbally and written form); seen as a team player
• Ability to read and understand a job ticket
• Ability to read a ruler and understand measurements (able to pass a ruler test)
• Ability correctable to 20/20 (able to pass an eye test)
• Ability to differentiate colors (able to pass a color test)
• Ability to input data in the computer
• Ability to work in a team environment with a high sense of urgency for on-time completion of assigned activities
• Self-motivated with the ability to stay focused and follow instructions
• Ability to stand and move around press area for long periods of time

Skills

• Assertive and solution-focused
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work in a fast-paced environment

Physical Demands

• Standing, using hands to feel and touch; reach with arms and hands; talk and hear
• Frequent walking
• Occasionally 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: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Pay

$20.50 hourly + $1.00 shift premium

Benefits

• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and 401(k)
• Paid Holidays: New Year's, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, plus two floating holidays