Print Press Operator Assistant - 1st Shift

About the role

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. 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
• Attain and maintain all defined job objectives related to the planning and execution of all jobs and quick changes
• Assist in the performance of all external make-ready operations in preparation for changeover activities (changing from one label job to another)
• Assist in the performance of all external clean-up activities following changeover
• Clean ink pans and ancillary equipment
• Strip plates from cylinders
• Locate 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

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

Physical requirements

• Ability to stand and move around press area for long periods of time
• 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
• Using hands to finger, feel and touch; reach with arms and hands; talk and hear

Pay & schedule

• Compensation: $18.00-$21.00/hr + $1,000.00 Sign-On Bonus
• 1st Shift position; 6:45am - 3:15pm M-F

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and 401(k)
• Paid Holidays: New Years, Day after New Years, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day