Production Assistant

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. Our primary need is currently 2nd & 3rd Shift.

Why Work At MCC

• Compensation: Starting at $22.59 hourly
• Shift Differential: 2nd Shift: $1.25/hr, 3rd Shift: $1.85/hr
• Benefits Package: including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and 401(k)
• Paid Holidays: New Years, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, plus two floating holidays

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
• Review job bags for changes, special instructions, cylinder size, and other pertinent production information
• 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
• Plate mounting, including the ability to mount own plates, verify plates, registration, and unwind position prior to placement in the press
• Clean ink pans and ancillary equipment
• Strip plates from cylinders
• Locate dies to and from press
• Assist the Press Operator as required
• Assist the Press Operator in coordinating press maintenance activities to maximize quality and minimize downtime
• Maintain general supplies and keep chemical bottles, jugs, and containers filled and properly labeled
• Complete and maintain cleanliness of the press, press area, plate and die area, floors, and facility
• Perform general housekeeping duties
• May be required to work with the Press Operator to view labels with the assistance of a strobe light
• Comply with quality assurance specifications of the customer and MCC
• May be required to complete quality assurance sheets 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 by the Press Operator, Supervisor, or Manager

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 in 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 into computer systems
• 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
• Training is on day shift for the first two weeks
• Busy season (March–September) may include overtime, including weekends

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and move around the press area for long periods of time
• Frequent walking required
• Occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Must be able to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds
• This role includes lifting around 35 pounds with some heavier equipment often
• Ability to use hands to feel and touch, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear
• Ability to work safely around moving machinery and production equipment

Vision Requirements

• Vision correctable to 20/20 if required
• Ability to differentiate colors
• Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus