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

MCC; Whitemarsh Township (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

401(k)

Paid Holidays

Job summary

MCC is seeking a Press Operator Assistant in the United States to support the setup and operation of printing presses, ensuring adherence to customer specs and MCC quality standards. You will assist with changeovers, maintain cleanliness, and help ensure on-time production in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and accuracy, with opportunities to learn from a century of printing experience and contribute to sustainable label solutions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1–3 months related experience or training, or equivalent.
• Print shop experience helpful but not required.
• Able to read a job ticket and understand specifications.
• Able to read a ruler and pass a ruler test.
• Vision requirements including color vision and acuity.
• Able to input data into a computer and work with others.
• Team environment with urgency and safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all company and safety policies and procedures.
• Attains and maintains defined objectives for planning and execution of jobs.
• Assist in external make-ready operations during changeovers.
• Assist in external clean-up after changes.
• Clean ink pans and ancillary equipment.
• Strip plates from cylinders and locate dies to the press.
• May need to assist operator in viewing labels with a strobe light.
• Follow quality assurance specifications and complete related docs.
• Maintain clean machinery and organized workspace.
• Work overtime as needed and as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Reads job tickets

Ruler reading

Color vision

Data entry

Attention to detail

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:

• 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

#LAFIND

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 .

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.