Press Assistant - 3rd Shift

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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 setup and support of printing presses in accordance with the printing specifications and customer requirements/expectations.

Why work at MCC: 

• Compensation: Competitive pay based on experience, with shift differential available
• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and 401(k)
• Paid Holidays: New Year's, 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 the press 
• May be required to work with a press operator to view labels with the assistance of a strobe light 
• Comply with the quality assurance specifications of the customer and MCC 
• May be required to complete the quality assurance sheet and associated documentation 
• Responsible for the cleanliness of machinery and the 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 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 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 the press area for long periods of time  
• The physical demands require standing, using hands to feel and touch, reaching with arms and hands, and talking and hearing.
• This position requires frequent walking.
• Occasionally, an 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 the ability to adjust focus. 
• Assertive and solution-focused 
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and work in a fast-paced environment