Press Assistant 2nd and 3rd shift (JV 18208)

MCC; Spring Mill (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

MCC in Spring Mill, PA is seeking a Press Operator Assistant to support the setup and operation of printing presses according to customer specifications and quality standards. The position emphasizes accurate changeovers, safe practices, and teamwork to meet production goals.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, basic data entry skills, ability to read tickets and rulers, color vision, and the stamina to stand for long periods while lifting up to 50 pounds; overtime may be

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Print shop experience is helpful but not required.
• Ability to read and interpret a job ticket.
• Ability to read a ruler and pass a ruler test.
• Color vision and the ability to pass an eye test.
• Ability to input data into a computer.
• Team-oriented with a sense of urgency.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Comply with company and safety policies.
• Attains and maintains defined job objectives for planning and execution of all jobs and quick changes.
• Assist in external make-ready operations during label changeovers.
• Assist in post-changeover cleanup activities.
• Clean ink pans and ancillary equipment.
• Strips plates from cylinders.
• Locates dies to and from press.
• May view labels with assistance of strobe light.
• Comply with quality assurance specifications of the customer and MCC.
• May complete quality assurance sheet and documentation.
• Maintain cleanliness of machinery and workspace.
• Work overtime when needed and as assigned.
• Related duties as assigned.

Skills

Team player

Read job ticket

Ruler reading

Color vision

Data entry

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Self-motivated

Standing long hours

Education

High school diploma or GED

1-3 months related experience

Tools

Print shop experience helpful

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:

• Compensation: Competitive Compensation
• 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:

• Comply with all company and safety policies and procedures
• Attains and maintains all defined job objectives related to the planning and execution of all jobs and quick changes
• Assists in the performance of all external make-ready operations in preparation for changeover activities (changing from one label job to another)
• Assists in the performance of all external clean-up activities following changeover
• Cleans ink pans and ancillary equipment
• Strips plates from cylinders
• Locates dies to and from press
• May be required to work with press operator to view labels with assistance of strobe light
• Comply with quality assurance specifications of the customer and MCC
• May be required to complete quality assurance sheet and associated documentation
• Responsible for cleanliness of machinery and organization of the workspace
• 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
• 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
• 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.
• 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, multi-task, and work in a fast-paced environment

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