Plate Mounter - 3rd Shift

MCC Label; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Sign-On Bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Job summary

MCC Label is hiring a Plate Mounter to set up and support printing presses per job specifications and customer expectations. The role requires accurate plate mounting, daily maintenance, and collaboration across departments to avoid downtime.

We offer a 3rd shift from 10:45pm to 7:15am, with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and a 401(k). A $1,000 sign-on bonus is available.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• 1+ years manufacturing or fast-paced environment experience, preferably in the print industry.
• Physical demands require standing, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and good mobility.

Responsibilities

• Pull envelopes and file flexographic printing plates to match work orders; file and clean plates daily.
• Ensure press operators are not down due to missing plates or plate envelopes.
• Be organized, detail-oriented, and able to complete high volumes of work accurately.
• Follow established plate mounting procedures and perform routine PM on equipment.
• Inspect cylinders and plates for defects before mounting and ensure correct tooth size and undercut.
• Choose and mount correct quantities of plates according to colors and guidelines.
• Suggest process improvements and work with teams to streamline mounting procedures.
• Be available for 12-hour shifts and weekends as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manufacturing experience

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 the set up and support of printing presses in accordance with the printing specifications and customer requirements/expectations.

Why Work At MCC

• Compensation: $18.00-$21.00/hr + $1.00/hr shift differential + $1,000.00 Sign-On Bonus
• This is a 3rd Shift position; 10:45pm - 7:15am, Sunday night through Friday morning
• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and 401(k)
• Paid Holidays: New Years, Day after New Years, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day

Responsibilities

• Pull envelopes and file flexographic printing plates to match work orders. File and clean plates daily.
• Ensure press operators are not down due to not having plates or plate envelopes.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to accurately complete high volumes of work.
• Follow and support all established standard work and plate mounting procedures related to platemounter tasks.
• Maintain work center equipment in good working order. Perform operator preventive maintenance on equipment as outlined in plate mounting operator PM schedule. Report equipment problems immediately and fill out work orders as necessary.
• Pull correct tooling as documented on Work Instructions.
• Examine Cylinders prior to mounting to ensure they are defect free and have good gears and bearings.
• Ensure the proper cylinder is used and cylinders are of the correct tooth size & correct undercut prior to use.
• Check plates for defects prior to mounting. Inform plate making of the defect and request a new plate(s) be made.
• Mount correct quantity of plates and number of plates based off listed colors and guidelines.
• Seek to improve the plate mounting process through, recommending equipment enhancement, process improvements and procedure changes. Work as a team to improve and streamline the process with each department through communication with other departments and plate mounters.
• Be available to work 12 hour shifts and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1+ years manufacturing or fast-paced environment experience, preferably in the print industry.
• 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.

The physical demands require standing, using hands to finger, 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. Specific vision requirements are close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

For over a century, Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) has crafted premium labels for the world’s most iconic and recognizable brands. Our labels elevate emotional connections with consumers and help brands stand out in competitive markets. Honoring our rich history as a market leader, we focus on the future by developing sustainable packaging solutions and consumer-driven innovations.

MCC combines global reach with the personalized touch of local service through our network of facilities across 25+ countries. More than 12,000 teammates come together to make our industry-leading work possible and bring our True Colors to life. Join us at MCC, where every product is Labeled with Care.

Learn more at www.mcclabel.com.

Multi-Color is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.