Lithographic Press Operator - 2nd & 3rd

MCC; Duplainville (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift: 3pm-11pm

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Job summary

MCC in Wisconsin is seeking a Press Operator to manufacture printed labels and monitor quality and press conditions. You will follow safety rules, perform make-readies, and conduct quality checks to meet customer specifications.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and 1–5 years of lithographic press experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and solid math and reading skills. We offer three shifts, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–5 years of lithographic press experience preferred.
• Able to read and interpret internal/external communications.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with teammates.
• Able to perform basic math and measurements.
• Ability to follow written, oral, or diagram instructions.
• Root-cause analysis and corrective action mindset.
• Mechanical aptitude and awareness of color standards.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to plant and corporate safety rules and guidelines.
• Report safety concerns to supervisor promptly.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area with daily housekeeping.
• Complete make-readies per Job Ticket and Product Specs for print cylinders, inks, substrates, tooling, and anilox rollers.
• Perform press-side quality checks on product specs, visuals, and functionality.
• Operate press to meet customer specs while monitoring quality, waste, and efficiency.
• Maintain consistent quality; perform critical color, copy, and registration checks.
• Follow procedures and measurements per the BRC standard.
• Complete press make-readies efficiently and perform equipment maintenance as required.
• Clean plate, cylinder, and ink pans; lubricate press as needed.
• Record material usage and time accurately in GlobeTek system.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Interpersonal skills

Mathematical ability

Instruction interpretation

Root-cause analysis

Materials & quality knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Computer skills (prepress)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

GlobeTek system

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.

The 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
• Available shifts: 3pm-11pm, 11pm-7am
• 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:

• Our Printing Press Operators must adhere to all plant and corporate safety rules, procedures, and guidelines.
• Reports all safety concerns or issues to their immediate supervisor.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment and area by completing daily housekeeping assignments.
• Completes make-ready in accordance with the Job Ticket and Product Specification documents to ensure correct print cylinders, inks, substrates, tooling, and anilox rollers are used.
• Responsible for completing all required quality checks related to product specifications, visual, and functional checks. Completes all press-side quality checks.
• Operates press to produce product in accordance to customer specifications while maintain quality, waste, and press efficiency.
• Maintains consistent quality during the production run. Critical quality checks including copy, color, and registration, and ink adhesion. Ensure conformance to all other quality checks.
• Responsible for completing all related procedures, work instructions, and quality measurements as outlined in the BRC standard.
• Completes press make ready’s in an efficient manner.
• Completes all required equipment maintenance duties.
• Cleans plate, cylinder, and ink pans, and lubricates press as needed.
• Inputs all required information into the GlobeTek system for material usage and time in an accurate and prompt manner.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• One to five years as a printing press operator - Lithographic experience preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret internal and external communications to perform job duties.
• Effective interpersonal skills needed.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to determine "root cause" of problem and determine corrective action.
• Proficient knowledge of production materials, quality methods, and color standards are necessary.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude required.
• Computer prepress/preflight knowledge is preferred. Advanced computer skills needed.
• Must occasionally be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.