Make Ready Plate Mounter - 3rd Shift

MCC; Manchester Township (PA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

401(k)

Paid holidays

Job summary

MCC is seeking a Plate Mounter to join our flexographic label plant. You will affix plates to cylinders based on job tickets, ensuring accuracy and quality while following all safety policies.

The role involves reading tickets, staging orders, and maintaining the plate area for the current production schedule. The position requires teamwork, reliability, and the ability to train on the 1st shift, with physical tasks including standing and lifting as part of daily duties in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months related experience.
• Printshop experience helpful, but not required.
• Ability to read and understand a job ticket.
• Ability to read a ruler and understand measurements.
• Color vision and eye-test pass.
• Team-oriented with good communication.
• Must be able to train on 1st shift.

Responsibilities

• Affix plates to cylinders per job ticket specifications.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of plate file area.
• Operate with safety policies and procedures.
• Stage job orders according to press schedule.
• Assist with light maintenance of machinery as needed.
• Participate in team meetings and process improvements.

Skills

Reading job tickets

Team player

Data entry

Attention to detail

multitask

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.

We are currently looking for a Plate Mounter to join our team. The Plate Mounter role is responsible for affixing plates to cylinders in accordance with job ticket specifications at our flexographic label plant.

Why work at MCC:

• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and 401(k)
• Paid Holidays: New Year's, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day

Responsibilities:

• Comply with all company and safety policies and procedures
• Ability to read job tickets carefully before operating equipment to ensure customer specifications are met
• Ability to easily use a computer to view production schedule; ability to recognize like jobs or scheduling improvement opportunities to support business efficiencies
• Regular, quick movement throughout the facility and work area to mount plants for upcoming jobs
• Gathers necessary cylinders, tools, and tint sleeves per job ticket instructions
• Pulls plates from the envelope to verify condition and number of plates
• Cuts plates to the proper length according to scale
• Verifies proper sticky back to use according to the plate negatives envelope
• Mounts plates according to job ticket instructions
• Stage job orders on the counter according to the specified press and in order of the current schedule
• Make plates when necessary
• Pulls plates from the central file. Organization, tracking, and cleanliness of the area and plate file are required.
• Responsible for the cleanliness of machinery and organization of the workspace; light maintenance of machinery and slitting blades may also be required
• Participation in department meetings, process improvement events, training, and safety program as scheduled
• Responsible for working overtime when needed and as assigned
• Related duties as assigned

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
• Printshop 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 the computer
• 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
• Ability to stand and move around the press area for long periods of time
• The physical demands require standing, using hands to feel and touch; reaching with arms and hands; talking and hearing. This position requires frequent walking.
• Occasionally, an employee is required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must be able to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision requirements are close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Assertive and solution-focused
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and work in a fast-paced environment
• MUST BE ABLE TO TRAIN ON 1ST SHIFT

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