| Location | Louisville, KY |
Build your Career with an Industry LeaderAs 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 Print Tool Technician is responsible for performing all duties outlined in this job description, as well as any additional assignments provided by the Prepress Graphics Manager, Lead, or Plant Manager. This role is essential to ensuring efficient printing production by guaranteeing that the appropriate tools are available when required by the press and by maintaining timely communication with the production team to minimize downtime.Why work at MCC:
Compensation: $20.00 hourly
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 2 floating Holidays
Responsibilities:
Regular and predictable attendance, including logging in and out of time worked
Complies with all company and safety policies and procedures
Make flexographic/litho plates
Make Rotary Screens
Responsible for the critical evaluation of all plates/screens made and completes appropriate QA check lists
Responsible for maintaining Plate and Screen Tracking Logs
Verifies information on Plate Envelope is correct
Responsible for cleaning and maintaining platemaking room/screen room and equipment
Responsible for completing preventive maintenance in accordance to set schedule and need
Coordinates plate priorities with Scheduling, Graphics Coordinator, or Graphics Supervisor
Maintains components-to-press schedules to understand priorities and mark completion of jobs or flags
Participate in continuous improvement / Kaizen teams
Attends department meetings and internal training classes
Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
HS Diploma or GED is required; College degree strongly preferred, ideally related to the printing industry
Print manufacturing experience preferred
Technical expertise in flexo, rotary screen and general printing processes
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical information into actionable tasks
Knowledge of color separations, press layouts, print specifications
Proficiency in MS Office applications
Radius job management software experience is a plus
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
Self-starter with strong organizational and planning skills
Requires physical ability to climb stairs, bend, sit, stand, walk, reach with arms, push, pull and use hands and fingers to feel and handle material for extended time framesMust have ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds repeatedly and regularly. Includes the ability to stoop, squat, crawl and kneel as needed