Press Assistant

MCC • Knoxville, TN

2d

About The Position

The Press Assistant is responsible for setting up and supporting printing presses in accordance with printing specifications and customer requirements. The role assists the Press Operator with make-ready, press-side quality checks, changeovers, cleaning, and routine press-area upkeep. The position also involves monitoring print and seam quality, recording production information, communicating job status and issues, and supporting production activities as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to communicate and interact well with others verbally and in writing, and to work as a team player.
• Ability to read and understand a job ticket.
• Ability to read a ruler and understand measurements; must be able to pass a ruler test.
• Correctable vision to 20/20; must be able to pass an eye test.
• Ability to differentiate colors; must be able to pass a color test.
• Ability to input data into a computer.
• Ability to work in a team environment with a high sense of urgency to complete assigned activities on time.
• Self-motivated, able to stay focused, and able to follow instructions.
• Ability to stand and move around the press area for long periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Assertive and solution-focused.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and work in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Print shop experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor print and seam quality, remove defective material, and splice web according to specifications.
• Use a ruler, safety knife, and hole punch for splicing and other tasks as needed.
• Handle and palletize rolls without damaging them.
• Recognize basic printing and seam-related defects.
• Accurately record and enter production data in the Radius system.
• Assist the Press Operator with make-ready by mounting cylinders and preparing inks, substrates, tooling, and anilox rollers according to the Job Ticket and Product Specification.
• Perform press-side quality checks for copy, color, registration, and ink adhesion, along with functional inspections.
• Support efficient changeovers, including wash-up and setup planning.
• Clean plates, cylinders, and ink pans, and lubricate the press as needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area through daily housekeeping and 6S practices.
• Follow plant and corporate safety rules and promptly report concerns to the supervisor.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and special projects.
• Provide backup support during operator absences, breaks, or downtime, and operate equipment under supervision when needed.
• Communicate job status, mechanical or material issues, and critical updates to the team and supervisor.
• Practice Lean Manufacturing principles and sustain 6S standards.
• Meet attendance, production, and quality standards and comply with MCC policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Starting pay of $22.00 per hour.
• Shift differentials: $2 for second shift and $1.50 for third shift.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• 401(k).
• Paid holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day, plus two floating holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED