Press Operator Assistant - 1st Shift

MCC Label; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

MCC Label is seeking a Press Assistant to support printing presses per specifications and customer expectations. The role emphasizes safety compliance, cleanliness and efficient changeovers to ensure quality label production.

The ideal candidate is team-minded, able to read job tickets and measurements, and capable of lifting up to 50 pounds. Printing environment experience is helpful but not required; strong reliability and willingness to learn are valued.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate and interact well with others (verbal and written).
• Ability to read and understand a job ticket.
• Ability to read a ruler and understand measurements (pass ruler test).
• Ability to pass an eye test and color tests.
• Ability to input data in the computer.
• Ability to stand and move around press area for long periods.
• Must regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Self-motivated with the ability to stay focused and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all company and safety policies and procedures.
• Assist in setup and support of printing presses per specifications.
• Assist in external make-ready operations and changeovers.
• Clean ink pans and ancillary equipment and maintain workspace cleanliness.
• Strips plates from cylinders and locates dies to press.
• Work with press operator to view labels with strobe light as needed.
• Complete quality assurance documentation as required.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Read job ticket

Read a ruler

Color vision

Data entry

Multitasking

Self-motivated

Stand long hours

Lift up to 50 lbs

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 aPress 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 Pay
• Shift Hours: 1st Shift: 6am - 2pm Monday - Friday
• 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
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Assertive and solution-focused
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work in a fast-paced environment

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.