Lithographic Press Operator - 2nd & 3rd

Company: MCC
Location: East Troy
Posted on: March 1, 2026

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. The Press Operator is an essential member of the team, responsible for the manufacturing of printed labels while continuously monitoring label quality and press conditions. Why work at MCC: Competitive Compensation Available shifts: 3pm-11pm Generous 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: Our Printing Press Operators must adhere to all plant and corporate safety rules, procedures, and guidelines. Reports all safety concerns or issues to their immediate supervisor. Maintains a clean and safe work environment and area by completing daily housekeeping assignments. Completes make-ready in accordance with the Job Ticket and Product Specification documents to ensure correct print cylinders, inks, substrates, tooling, and anilox rollers are used. Responsible for completing all required quality checks related to product specifications, visual, and functional checks. Completes all press-side quality checks. Operates press to produce product in accordance to customer specifications while maintain quality, waste, and press efficiency. Maintains consistent quality during the production run. Critical quality checks including copy, color, and registration, and ink adhesion. Ensure conformance to all other quality checks. Responsible for completing all related procedures, work instructions, and quality measurements as outlined in the BRC standard. Completes press make ready’s in an efficient manner. Completes all required equipment maintenance duties. Cleans plate, cylinder, and ink pans, and lubricates press as needed. Inputs all required information into the GlobeTek system for material usage and time in an accurate and prompt manner. Qualifications: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED). One to five years as a printing press operator – Lithographic experience preferred. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret internal and external communications to perform job duties. Effective interpersonal skills needed. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to determine “root cause” of problem and determine corrective action. Proficient knowledge of production materials, quality methods, and color standards are necessary. Excellent mechanical aptitude required. Computer prepress/preflight knowledge is preferred. Advanced computer skills needed. Must occasionally be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. APPCAST For over a century, Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) has crafted premium labels for the world’s most iconic and recognizable brands. Our labels elevate emotional connections with consumers and help brands stand out in competitive markets. Honoring our rich history as a market leader, we focus on the future by developing sustainable packaging solutions and consumer-driven innovations. MCC combines global reach with the personalized touch of local service through our network of facilities across 25 countries. More than 12,000 teammates come together to make our industry-leading work possible and bring our True Colors to life. Join us at MCC, where every product is Labeled with Care. Learn more at www.mcclabel.com . If you need assistance or an accommodation in applying, please contact our Human Resources Department at recruiting@mcclabel.com . Multi-Color is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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