printing press operator

Overview

Languages

French

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Advise press crew on product specifications or material requirements
• Mount plates or cylinders and make necessary adjustments
• Prepare production schedules
• Review job orders to determine production time, colour sequence and quantities required
• Fill ink fountains and control colour and viscosity
• Plan production methods
• Set up press and operate at slow speed to check samples
• Remove and clean plates and cylinders at end of press run
• Direct press crew to set up, operate and shut down press
• Perform scheduled maintenance and minor repairs on equipment
• Perform ongoing machine adjustments
• Ensure that safety standards and departmental policies are met
• Ensure that the quality of products meets established standards

Experience and specialization

Type of press

• Flexographic press

Equipment and machinery experience

• Pressers

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Travel insurance