Finishing Press Assistant

MCC; Minor Lane Heights (KY); On-site; USD 59,237,000 - 64,747,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

MCC is seeking a Press Operator Assistant in Louisville, Kentucky. The role supports printing press setup and changeovers while ensuring quality and safety standards.

The position offers a compensation of $20.50 per hour with a $1 shift premium, plus a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Print shop experience is helpful but not required.
• Ability to read a job ticket and measurements.
• Able to pass ruler, eye, and color tests.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Follow company and safety policies.
• Assist in setup and changeover of printing presses.
• Clean and prepare ink pans and equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of workspace.
• Work overtime when needed and as assigned.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Ruler reading

Color vision

Eye test readiness

Data entry

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Fast-paced tolerance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

MCC, 2501 Export Drive, 2501 Export Drive, Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, July 27, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Build your Career with an Industry Leader

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. Working for our team, you can truly make a difference.

We are currently looking for a Press Operator Assistant to join our team. 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.

Why work at MCC:

• Compensation:$20.50 hourly + $1.00 shift premium
• Generous 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
• 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

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
• The physical demands require standing, using hands to feel and touch; reach with arms and hands; talk and hear. This position requires frequent walking. Occasionally employee is 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 are close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Assertive and solution-focused
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work in a fast-paced environment

Multi-Color is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

MCC, 2501 Export Drive, 2501 Export Drive, Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America