Press operator - printing (Digital Press Operator) Job

ePac Flexible Packaging is a rapidly growing company with locations across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Indonesia. Built on break-through digital printing, ePac is at the crossroads of advanced technology and manufacturing. ePac’s mission is to provide locally-based consumer packaged goods companies the ability to compete with large brands with great packaging. Our customers are predominantly locally-based small and medium-sized CPGs, many of whom are focused on creating natural and innovative products for their consumers. Since opening our first manufacturing facility in 2016, our mission has been clear – to help small brands obtain big brand presence, give back to the communities we serve and contribute to the creation of a more sustainable, circular economy.
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Press operator - printing (Digital Press Operator)
LOCATION: Mississauga, ON
REPORTS TO: Director of Ops / Production Manager or Operations Manager
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time (30-40 hours), permanent
STARTING DATE: ASAP
WAGE: 36.01

SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Press operator - printing (Digital Press Operator) efficiently operates, calibrates, and maintains our presses ensure excellent quality, machine uptime and that customer expectations are exceeded. Responsible for supplying printed rolls of film (PE, BOPP, PET and other polymer-based substrates) to the lamination department. Responsible for machine upkeep, cleanliness, and maintenance during break/fix with Lead Operator or HP Technical Support team’s assistance.

Essential Duties
• Regularly calibrates press via color calibration to ensure excellent print quality consistently.
• Efficiently sets up machine to maximize uptime and minimize damage.
• Load and mount ink, rolls of material, and other supplies.
• Set up press according to job specifications based on job ticket.
• Print test samples and quality runs, recalibrating to client desires as needed.
• Check supplies and perform daily and weekly maintenance on machinery.
• Monitors print quality while machine is in production.
• Inputs production, consumption, and waste data into Microsoft NAV (ERP)
• Keeps pressroom clean and organized.
• Could be asked to support other parts of the operations including pouch assistant, slitting, and lamination.
• Communicates with Prepress and Converting department when necessary.
JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
• Simple mathematical ability and knowledge required
• Mechanical skills and computer literacy
• Attention to detail, especially type faces and colours
• Troubleshooting/problem solving skills.
• Ability to tolerate noisy
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
• 1-3 years in production field.
• Experience with digital printing preferred.
• High school diploma or higher.
• HP Operator 1 training desired
• Responsibility in the area of food safety essentials from AIB international 5.4.1.1 section of adequacy of prerequisite and food safety programs
• Specialty experience with web presses, flexographic presses, offset presses, rotogravure presses is required.
HOW TO APPLY
● If interested, please send your resume to [email protected]

Health/Dental Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave, Life and/or Disability Insurance