Flexo Press Assistant | 2nd Shift Career Growth

MCC Label; Town of Gates (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Job summary

MCC Label is hiring a Flexo Press Assistant for the 2nd shift to support setup and operation of printing presses per customer specifications. The role covers plate mounting, ink pan cleaning, and changeover preparation with emphasis on safety and quality.

Responsibilities include following policies, reviewing job specs, assisting the press operator, and ensuring timely production. Overtime during peak season is possible.

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.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all company and safety policies and procedures.
• Attend and achieve 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.

Skills

Team player

Read job tickets

Color differentiation

Ruler reading

Data entry

Communication

Multi-tasking

Quality awareness

Safety conscious

Overtime eligible

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

MCC Label is hiring a Flexo Press Assistant for the 2nd shift to support setup and operation of printing presses per customer specifications. The role covers plate mounting, ink pan cleaning, and changeover preparation with emphasis on safety and quality.

Responsibilities include following policies, reviewing job specs, assisting the press operator, and ensuring timely production. Overtime during peak season is possible.