Press Operator Assistant - 3rd Shift

multi color corp; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Shift differential

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid Holidays

Job summary

MCC, the global leader in premium labels, seeks a Press Operator Assistant to join our Chesapeake, VA facility. You will support printing presses according to specifications and customer expectations, handling setup, changeovers, and quality checks.

This 3rd shift role runs 10:45pm–7:15am, Sunday night through Friday morning, with a strong benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k) and a $1,000 sign-on bonus. Teamwork and safety come first.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent; basic training accepted.
• Ability to read and interpret job tickets and measurements.
• Color vision and eye test requirements must be met.
• Print shop experience is helpful but not required.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Willingness to work 3rd shift and overtime when needed.

Responsibilities

• Set up and support printing presses per specs and customer needs.
• Assist in external make-ready and changeover activities.
• Clean ink pans and equipment; strip plates from cylinders.
• Assist in locating dies to/from press; monitor QA sheets.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of workspace; adhere to safety policies.
• Work overtime as assigned; perform related duties as needed.

Skills

Team player

Read a job ticket

Read a ruler

Color vision

Eye test

Data entry

Stand for long periods

Self-motivated

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.