Press Operator Assistant - 3rd Shift

MCC Label; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

MCC Label is seeking a Press Operator Assistant for a 3rd shift role. The position involves set up and support of printing presses per specifications and customer expectations, with emphasis on safety and quality.

You will help with changeovers, cleanup, and ensuring efficient production cycles. Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, good teamwork, and the ability to read tickets and measurements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Print shop experience helpful but not required.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written).
• Ability to read and understand a job ticket.
• Ability to read a ruler and pass a ruler test.
• Ability to pass an eye test (20/20).
• Ability to differentiate colors (color test).
• Ability to input data into a computer.
• Ability to stand for long periods and move around the press area.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all company and safety policies and procedures.
• Attains and maintains defined job objectives for planning and executing jobs and quick changes.
• Assist in setup and changeover activities and external make-ready operations.
• Assist in external clean-up after changeover and keep equipment clean.
• Strip plates from cylinders and locate dies to and from press.
• May work with the press operator to view labels with a strobe light.
• Follow quality assurance specifications and complete documentation as required.
• Maintain workspace cleanliness and be prepared to work overtime as needed.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Good communication

Stability under urgency

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: $18.00-$21.00/hr $1.00/hr shift differential + $1,000.00 Sign-On Bonus
• 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:

• 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

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.