Flexo Press Assistant — 2nd Shift, Hands-On Print Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Job summary

MCC, a global leader in premium labels, is hiring a Flexo Press Assistant on 2nd shift in Gates, NY. The role supports printing presses per specs and customer expectations, with emphasis on setup, changeovers, cleaning, and quality control.

Training occurs on day shift; overtime may occur during March–September busy periods. Competitive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or 1–3 months related experience.
• Print shop experience helpful, but not required.
• Able to communicate well verbally and in writing; team player.
• Able to read and understand a job ticket.
• Able to read a ruler and understand measurements (pass ruler test).
• Eye sight test indicating 20/20 or better.
• Able to differentiate colors (color test).
• Data input into computer systems.
• Ability to work in a team with urgency for on-time completion.
• Training on day shift for first two weeks; overtime during busy season.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all company and safety policies and procedures.
• Review job bags for changes, special instructions, cylinder size, and other pertinent production information.
• Assist in external make-ready operations for changeovers.
• Assist in external clean-up activities following changeover.
• Plate mounting, including mounting and verifying plates and registration.
• Clean ink pans and ancillary equipment.
• Strip plates from cylinders.
• Locate dies to and from press.
• Assist the Press Operator as required.
• Coordinate press maintenance activities to maximize quality and minimize downtime.
• Maintain general supplies and label chemical containers.
• Keep press, area, and dies clean; perform housekeeping duties.
• May work with a strobe light to view labels; comply with QA specs.
• Complete QA sheets and documentation as needed.
• Ensure machinery and workspace are organized and clean.
• Possible overtime and weekend work during busy season.
• Related duties as assigned by the Press Operator, Supervisor, or Manager.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Reading ruler

Data entry

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

MCC, a global leader in premium labels, is hiring a Flexo Press Assistant on 2nd shift in Gates, NY. The role supports printing presses per specs and customer expectations, with emphasis on setup, changeovers, cleaning, and quality control.

Training occurs on day shift; overtime may occur during March–September busy periods. Competitive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and a 401(k).