Printing Press Machine Operator Assistant

MCC Label; Vail (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premiums: $1.00 for 2nd shift, $

Overtime eligible

Vacation time

Benefits start after first month

Medical and Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k with company match

Fitness reimbursement

Safety Committees

Growth opportunities

Job summary

MCC Label is hiring for Printing Press Machine Operator Assistants on 2nd and 3rd shifts in the United States (Vail, PA). You will work with experienced Press Operators to keep high-speed printing equipment running safely and efficiently.

Training provided to grow into a Press Operator role. The role suits individuals with mechanical aptitude, prior machine operation or manufacturing exposure, and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous manufacturing, machine operation, maintenance, technical, or mechanical experience preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn complex equipment systems.
• Ability to use measuring devices and read basic measurements.
• Ability to learn machine setup, adjustment, and troubleshooting processes.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
• Dependable, safety-focused, and team-oriented.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with machine setups, changeovers, and production runs.
• Supporting press operators during job transitions and equipment adjustments.
• Learning how to troubleshoot and resolve minor machine issues.
• Preparing materials and components for production.
• Cleaning and maintaining printing equipment and related tooling.
• Handling printing plates, dies, and other press components.
• Monitoring product quality and helping ensure customer specifications are met.
• Completing production and quality documentation.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Working collaboratively with team members to maximize equipment uptime and production efficiency.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Machine operation

Troubleshooting

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Measuring devices

Job description

Now Hiring: 2nd & 3rd Shift Positions Available!

Build Your Career with an Industry Leader

Are you mechanically inclined, enjoy working with machinery, or have experience operating equipment in a manufacturing environment? If so, we want to hear from you.

At MCC, the global leader in premium label solutions, we help some of the world's most recognized brands stand out on store shelves. Backed by over 100 years of printing expertise, we're investing in innovative technology, sustainable solutions, and the people who keep our operations running.

We are currently seeking Printing Press Machine Operator Assistants to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with machine operating experience or strong mechanical aptitude who are interested in learning a skilled trade and growing into a Press Operator role.

If you've successfully operated machinery, worked with tools, repaired equipment, or enjoy figuring out how things work, we'll provide the training to help you build a long-term career in the printing industry.

Why Join MCC?

• Minimum starting rate $20.00p/h
• Shift premiums: $1.00 shift differential for 2nd shift and $0.50 for 3rd shift
• 8-hour shift schedule. 40+ hours per week; overtime available
• Quarterly perfect attendance bonus program.
• Vacation time
• Benefits start the first day of month following your hire date
  • Anthem BCBS Medical and Vision
  • Delta Dental
• 401k, plus company match
• Unlimited referral program.
• Up to $40/month fitness reimbursement program.
• Teammate-led Safety Committee.
• Active, teammate-led FUN Committee and community involvement.
• Operator empowered environment.
• Focus on internal growth, we like to promote from within.
• Reimbursement program for shoes and safety glasses.
• PPE provided.
• Uniforms provided in the pressroom.
• LEAN manufacturing management style and improvement events.

What You'll Do

As a Press Operator Assistant, you'll work alongside experienced Press Operators to keep high-speed printing equipment running safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with machine setups, changeovers, and production runs
• Supporting press operators during job transitions and equipment adjustments
• Learning how to troubleshoot and resolve minor machine issues
• Preparing materials and components for production
• Cleaning and maintaining printing equipment and related tooling
• Handling printing plates, dies, and other press components
• Monitoring product quality and helping ensure customer specifications are met
• Completing production and quality documentation
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Working collaboratively with team members to maximize equipment uptime and production efficiencySupporting continuous improvement initiatives
• Working overtime as needed
• Other misc. duties

Who We're Looking For

We're especially interested in candidates who enjoy working with machinery, tools, and equipment.

Ideal backgrounds include:

• Machine Operator
• Manufacturing Associate
• Maintenance Technician
• Automotive Technician
• Construction Equipment Operator
• CNC Operator
• Production Technician
• Warehouse Equipment Operator
• Military Mechanical Experience
• Agricultural Equipment Experience

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous manufacturing, machine operation, maintenance, technical, or mechanical experience preferred
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn complex equipment systems
• Ability to use measuring devices and read basic measurements
• Ability to learn machine setup, adjustment, and troubleshooting processes
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment
• Dependable, safety-focused, and team-oriented
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and move throughout the shift
• Frequent use of hands and arms to operate equipment and tools
• Ability to occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, or balance
• Ability to regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to pass vision and color differentiation requirements necessary for printing production