Production Assistant

MCC; Town of Gates (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Job summary

MCC, a global leader in premium labels, is hiring a Flexo Press Assistant on 2nd shift in Gates, NY. The role supports printing presses per specs and customer expectations, with emphasis on setup, changeovers, cleaning, and quality control.

Training occurs on day shift; overtime may occur during March–September busy periods. Competitive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or 1–3 months related experience.
• Print shop experience helpful, but not required.
• Able to communicate well verbally and in writing; team player.
• Able to read and understand a job ticket.
• Able to read a ruler and understand measurements (pass ruler test).
• Eye sight test indicating 20/20 or better.
• Able to differentiate colors (color test).
• Data input into computer systems.
• Ability to work in a team with urgency for on-time completion.
• Training on day shift for first two weeks; overtime during busy season.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all company and safety policies and procedures.
• Review job bags for changes, special instructions, cylinder size, and other pertinent production information.
• Assist in external make-ready operations for changeovers.
• Assist in external clean-up activities following changeover.
• Plate mounting, including mounting and verifying plates and registration.
• Clean ink pans and ancillary equipment.
• Strip plates from cylinders.
• Locate dies to and from press.
• Assist the Press Operator as required.
• Coordinate press maintenance activities to maximize quality and minimize downtime.
• Maintain general supplies and label chemical containers.
• Keep press, area, and dies clean; perform housekeeping duties.
• May work with a strobe light to view labels; comply with QA specs.
• Complete QA sheets and documentation as needed.
• Ensure machinery and workspace are organized and clean.
• Possible overtime and weekend work during busy season.
• Related duties as assigned by the Press Operator, Supervisor, or Manager.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Reading ruler

Data entry

Attention to detail

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 Flexo Press 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. Our primary need is currently 2nd shift

Why work at MCC:

• Compensation: Starting at $22.59 hourly
• Shift Differential: 2nd Shift: $1.25/hr
• 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.
• Attain and maintain all defined job objectives related to the planning and execution of all jobs and quick changes.
• Review job bags for changes, special instructions, cylinder size, and other pertinent production information.
• Assist in the performance of all external make-ready operations in preparation for changeover activities (changing from one label job to another).
• Assist in the performance of all external clean-up activities following changeover.
• Plate mounting, including the ability to mount own plates, verify plates, registration, and unwind position prior to placement in the press.
• Clean ink pans and ancillary equipment.
• Strip plates from cylinders.
• Locate dies to and from press.
• Assist the Press Operator as required.
• Assist the Press Operator in coordinating press maintenance activities to maximize quality and minimize downtime.
• Maintain general supplies and keep chemical bottles, jugs, and containers filled and properly labeled.
• Complete and maintain cleanliness of the press, press area, plate and die area, floors, and facility.
• Perform general housekeeping duties.
• May be required to work with the Press Operator to view labels with the assistance of a strobe light.
• Comply with quality assurance specifications of the customer and MCC.
• May be required to complete quality assurance sheets 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 by the Press Operator, Supervisor, or Manager.

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 in 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 into computer systems.
• 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.
• Assertive and solution-focused.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Training is on day shift for the first two weeks.
• Busy season (March–September) may include overtime, including weekends.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and move around the press area for long periods of time.
• Frequent walking required.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must be able to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• This role includes lifting around 35 pounds with some heavier equipment often.
• Ability to use hands to feel and touch, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.
• Ability to work safely around moving machinery and production equipment.

Vision Requirements:

• Vision correctable to 20/20 if required.
• Ability to differentiate colors.
• Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Internal Candidates:

• Satisfactory attendance record required.

Diversity & Inclusion:

MCC fosters an inclusive culture that respects and embraces our teammates’ diverse backgrounds and experiences, so that everyone can achieve their full potential here. We aspire for our company to truly reflect the diversity of our customers and the markets we serve. We are committed to equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of people’s gender identity/expression, age, language, sexual orientation, ability, race, socioeconomic status, national origin or other characteristics.