Senior Finishing Operator & Technical Lead

MCC; York (York County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid Holidays

Job summary

MCC in York, PA is seeking a Senior Operator for the Finishing Department to serve as the technical expert on finishing equipment and processes. You will support Operators with setup, changes, and troubleshooting while upholding quality and safety standards.

You will train and mentor team members, reinforce standard work, and help guide continuous improvement initiatives to ensure efficient production flow. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of 3 years manufacturing experience in finishing, printing, packaging, or related production environment preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in finishing equipment, production processes, and quality requirements.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to train and coach employees effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer proficiency and familiarity with manufacturing systems.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.
• Ability to read and understand work instructions, job tickets and production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert for finishing equipment, processes, quality requirements, and SOPs.
• Provide hands-on support to Operators in machine setup, operation, changeovers, and troubleshooting.
• Assist in resolving machine, process, and quality issues to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency.
• Execute production and rework priorities established by the Finishing Lead.
• Identify opportunities to improve machine performance, workflow efficiency, and operational effectiveness.
• Support shipment and customer service requirements by operating equipment as necessary.
• Train and coach Operators on equipment operation, quality standards, safety procedures, and best practices.
• Reinforce standardized work instructions and ensure adherence to established procedures.
• Mentor new employees and support onboarding activities.
• Assist in developing operator technical skills and versatility through cross-training efforts.
• Support Trainers and provide technical knowledge sharing to improve workforce capability.
• Act as a resource for Operators by answering technical questions and providing guidance on equipment and processes.
• Assist with shift handoffs by communicating equipment status, production issues, and quality concerns.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and effective communication throughout the department.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects and departmental initiatives.
• Serves as the back-up for the Finishing Lead during absences, meetings, vacations, or when the Lead is not present on the production floor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Communication & interpersonal skills

Basic computer proficiency

Familiarity with manufacturing systems

Training & coaching

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Finishing equipment

Job description

MCC in York, PA is seeking a Senior Operator for the Finishing Department to serve as the technical expert on finishing equipment and processes. You will support Operators with setup, changes, and troubleshooting while upholding quality and safety standards.

You will train and mentor team members, reinforce standard work, and help guide continuous improvement initiatives to ensure efficient production flow. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.