Press Assistant

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor print and seam quality; remove defective material and splice web per specifications.
• Handle and palletize rolls without causing damage.
• Understand basic printing and seam-related defects.
• Record and enter production data accurately in the Radius system.
• Absorb and assist Press Operator with make-ready: mount cylinders, prepare inks, substrates, tooling, and anilox rollers per Job Ticket and Product Specification.
• Perform press-side quality checks (copy, color, registration, ink adhesion) and functional inspections.
• Support efficient changeovers, including wash-up and set-up planning.
• Clean plates, cylinders, ink pans; lubricate press as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area through daily housekeeping and 6S practices.
• Follow all plant and corporate safety rules; report concerns immediately to supervisor.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and special projects.
• Act as backup support during operator absences, breaks, or downtime (may operate equipment under supervision).
• Communicate job status, mechanical/material issues, and critical updates to team and supervisor.
• Practice Lean Manufacturing principles and sustain 6S standards.
• Meet attendance, production, and quality standards; comply with all MCC policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Assertive and solution-focused.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work in a fast-paced environment.