Press Operator Assistant - 3rd Shift

MCC; Lumpkin (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package: medical, dental, and

401(k) and life insurance

Job summary

MCC is hiring a Press Operator Assistant in Lumpkin, GA. You will help set up and support printing presses according to specifications and customer expectations. The role requires attention to quality, safe work practices, and teamwork with operators to ensure on-time production.

Ideal candidates are either with a high school diploma or GED and some related experience or training. Print shop exposure is a plus, and the job includes lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for long periods.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months related experience or training.
• Print shop experience is helpful but not required.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and work as a team.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all company and safety policies and procedures.
• Attains and maintains defined job objectives for planning and execution of jobs and changes.
• Assist in set-up and make-ready operations for label jobs and changeovers.
• Assist in clean-up after changeovers and between jobs.
• Clean ink pans and ancillary equipment; strips plates from cylinders.
• Locate dies to and from press; may assist with viewing labels using a strobe light.
• Follow quality assurance specifications and complete QA documentation as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of machinery and workspace; perform overtime as required.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Team player

Read job tickets

Read ruler

Color vision test

Data entry

Lift up to 50 lbs

Stamina to stand long

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Self-motivation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Printing press experience

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:

• 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
• 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. Thisposition 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. Specificvision requirements are close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.