Flexo Press Assistant — 2nd/3rd Shift

MCC; Town of Gates (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting at $22.59 hourly

Shift differential: 2nd $1.25/hr, 3rd,

Benefits package: medical, dental, vis

Paid Holidays: New Years, Memorial Day

Job summary

MCC Rochester, a global leader in premium labels, invites you to join as a Flexo Press Assistant on 2nd and 3rd shifts. This role supports printing presses, ensuring setup adheres to customer specs and production timelines.

You’ll assist with plate mounting, changeovers, and maintaining cleanliness and quality across the press area. You’ll follow safety policies, help with changeovers, load plates, and perform ink/pantry maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or related 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.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Team player

Data entry

Reading job tickets

Ruler measurements

Color vision

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

MCC Rochester, a global leader in premium labels, invites you to join as a Flexo Press Assistant on 2nd and 3rd shifts. This role supports printing presses, ensuring setup adheres to customer specs and production timelines.

You’ll assist with plate mounting, changeovers, and maintaining cleanliness and quality across the press area. You’ll follow safety policies, help with changeovers, load plates, and perform ink/pantry maintenance.