Press Assistant

MCC Label; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

MCC Label is seeking a Press Operator Assistant to support printing presses, ensure quality, and assist with make-ready tasks at our Knoxville facility.

The role involves reading job tickets, recording production data, and maintaining a safe, efficient work area in a fast-paced environment. Paid holidays and a comprehensive benefits package accompany starting pay of $22.00/hr plus shift differentials.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent; or 1–3 months related experience.
• Print shop experience helpful but not required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to read and understand a job ticket.
• Ability to read a ruler and understand measurements.
• Eyesight testing: 20/20 corrected vision.
• Color vision ability to differentiate colors.
• Ability to input data into a computer.
• Team-oriented with urgency for on-time completion.
• Self-motivated with focus and instruction-following.
• Able to stand/move around press area for long periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Assertive and solution-focused.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor print and seam quality; remove defective material and splice web per specifications.
• Use ruler, safety knife, and hole punch during splicing and other tasks as needed.
• Handle and palletize rolls without causing damage.
• Understand basic printing and seam-related defects.
• Record and enter production data accurately in the Radius system.
• Assist Press Operator with make-ready: mount cylinders, prepare inks, substrates, tooling, and anilox rollers per Job Ticket and Product Specification.
• Perform press-side quality checks (copy, color, registration, ink adhesion) and functional inspections.
• Support efficient changeovers, including wash-up and set-up planning.
• Clean plates, cylinders, ink pans; lubricate press as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area through daily housekeeping and 6S practices.
• Follow all plant and corporate safety rules; report concerns immediately to supervisor.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and special projects.
• Act as backup support during operator absences, breaks, or downtime (may operate equipment under supervision).
• Communicate job status, mechanical/material issues, and critical updates to team and supervisor.
• Practice Lean Manufacturing principles and sustain 6S standards.
• Meet attendance, production, and quality standards; comply with MCC policies and procedures.

Skills

Team player

Job ticket reading

Ruler reading/measurement

Data entry

Communication

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Multitasking under pressure

Standing for long periods

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 Press Operator Assistant to join our team. The Press Assistant 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:

Competitive compensation

Starting pay $22.00/hr (shift differentials: 2nd shift $2 and 3rd shift $1.50)

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:

• Continuously monitor print and seam quality; remove defective material and splice web per specifications.
• Use ruler, safety knife, and hole punch during splicing and other tasks as needed.
• Handle and palletize rolls without causing damage.
• Understand basic printing and seam-related defects.
• Record and enter production data accurately in the Radius system.
• Assist Press Operator with make-ready: mount cylinders, prepare inks, substrates, tooling, and anilox rollers per Job Ticket and Product Specification.
• Perform press-side quality checks (copy, color, registration, ink adhesion) and functional inspections.
• Support efficient changeovers, including wash-up and set-up planning.
• Clean plates, cylinders, ink pans; lubricate press as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area through daily housekeeping and 6S practices.
• Follow all plant and corporate safety rules; report concerns immediately to supervisor.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and special projects.
• Act as backup support during operator absences, breaks, or downtime (may operate equipment under supervision).
• Communicate job status, mechanical/material issues, and critical updates to team and supervisor.
• Practice Lean Manufacturing principles and sustain 6S standards.
• Meet attendance, production, and quality standards; comply with all MCC policies and procedures.

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
• Print shop experience helpful, but not required
• Ability to communicate and interact well with others (verbally and 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 in 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 press area for long periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Assertive and solution-focused
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work in a fast-paced environment

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organization and the overall business objectives of the organization.