Lithographic Press Operator

MCC Label; Fountain Inn (SC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Paid holidays

Job summary

MCC Label in Fountain Inn, South Carolina, is seeking a Lithographic Press Operator to run our Komori 6 Color sheetfed presses, ensure color accuracy, and meet quality specs.

Requirements include at least 2 years’ experience setting up and operating sheet-fed presses, ability to read job specs, work safely, and communicate in English; we offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in a team environment and read measurements.
• Ability to read, understand and carry out written instructions in English.
• Ability to communicate in English and follow verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate Komori 6 Color sheetfed presses safely and efficiently.
• Complete makeready and adjust press components (feeder, delivery, suction grippers, guides, feed wheels, cams).
• Replace worn rollers and adjust pressure between rollers.
• Wash blankets and clean ink and distribution rollers using solvent and cleaning mechanism.
• Make color or register corrections to meet quality specs.
• Read job specifications to determine required press setup materials.
• Instruct and guide junior press assistants.
• Perform routine press maintenance and minor repairs.

Skills

Press operation

Measurement reading

Teamwork

English communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Komori 6 Color sheetfed press

Job description

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.

TheLithographic Press Operator is an essential member of the team, responsible for the manufacturing of printed labels while continuously monitoring label quality and press conditions.

Why work at MCC:

• Competitive Compensation
• 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:

• The Printing press operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of our Komori 6 Color sheetfed presses.
• Complete makeready, adjusting press components, such as feeder and delivery mechanisms, suction grippers, guides, feed wheels, jogging devices, tapes, and cams, using hand tools.
• Removes and replaces worn rollers and adjusts pressure between rollers of press, using hand tools.
• Wash blankets and clean ink and ink distributing rollers and ink fountains, using ink solvent and cleaning mechanism on press.
• Makes necessary color or register corrections and/or press adjustments prior to production run to meet and maintain the quality specifications of the work.
• Requires comprehensive knowledge of offset presswork procedures and materials.
• Ability to read and follow job specifications to determine press set-up materials needed to run the job successfully.
• Skill to follow instructions to operate equipment safely and produce the desired product.
• Ability to make adjustments to feeder and feed board (e.g., ability to adjust suctions and blast front and side guides and the timing of the head stops).
• Skill in performing routine operational maintenance and minor repairs to equipment.
• Ability to instruct and provide guidance to junior level press assistants

Qualifications:

• Must be able to work in a team environment. Ability to make and read measurements.
• Ability to communicate in English -read, understand and carry out written instructions.
• Ability to understand verbal instructions.
• 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.
• Continuous eye concentration.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs
• Other duties as assigned
• Minimum 2 years previous experience setting up and running sheet fed presses
• Previous experience in the operation of a sheet fed press equipment