Plate Mounter - 3rd Shift

MCC Label; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

MCC Label in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Plate Mounter to set up and support printing presses per job specifications. The role requires attention to detail, team collaboration, and the ability to work 12 hour night shifts.

The position offers growth opportunities within a leading packaging and label provider, with a generous benefits package and a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, preferably printing.
• Ability to follow standard work and mounting procedures.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Pull envelopes and file flexographic printing plates to match work orders.
• Ensure press operators are not down due to missing plates.
• Mount correct quantity of plates and follow color guidelines.
• Maintain and troubleshoot plate mounting equipment and report issues.
• Seek process improvements in mounting workflows.
• Work 12 hour shifts and weekends as needed.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

MCC, 1300 Cavalier Blvd, 1300 Cavalier Blvd, Chesapeake, Virginia, United States of America

Posted Thursday 20 August 2026 at 5:0 am

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:

• 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 atwww.mcclabel.com .

If you need assistance or an accommodation in applying, please contact our Human Resources Department at [e-mail] .

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.

MCC, 1300 Cavalier Blvd, 1300 Cavalier Blvd, Chesapeake, Virginia, United States of America