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.
- 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.
- 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.
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 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.
- 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 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.
- Satisfactory attendance record required (Internal Candidates).
Skills
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Reading comprehension
- Measurement
- Color differentiation
- Data entry
- Prioritization
- Multi-tasking
- Working in a fast-paced environment
- Following instructions
- Problem-solving
- Working with moving machinery
Location
- Onsite
Work Type
- Full-time
- Overtime
Experience Level
- Entry Level
- 1-3 months related experience
Education Level
- High School Diploma or GED
Salary/Compensations
- Starting at $22.59 hourly
- 2nd Shift Differential: $1.25/hr
- 3rd Shift Differential: $1.25/hr
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- 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.
About the Company
- Global leader of premium labels.
- Helps brands stand out in competitive markets and inspire positive consumer experiences.
- Backed by over a century of printing experience.
- Focused on the future by developing consumer-driven innovations and sustainable packaging solutions.
Equal Opportunity
- MCC fosters an inclusive culture that respects and embraces our teammates’ diverse backgrounds and experiences, so that everyone can achieve their full potential here.
- We aspire for our company to truly reflect the diversity of our customers and the markets we serve.
- We are committed to equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of people’s gender identity/expression, age, language, sexual orientation, ability, race, socioeconomic status, national origin or other characteristics.
