Printing Press Operator Job

Position Summary

Abbeywrap Packaging Ltd. is seeking a skilled Printing Press Operator to set up, operate, monitor and maintain flexographic printing press equipment used in the production of printed lumber wrap and other custom packaging products. The successful candidate will work closely with production and quality control teams to ensure printed products consistently meet customer specifications, production schedules and company quality standards. As the manufacturing facility operates on a continuous production schedule, flexibility to work different shifts is required.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Review production orders and printing specifications to determine production requirements, colour sequence, quantities and job setup requirements.
• Prepare and set up flexographic printing presses by mounting printing plates or cylinders, loading substrates, preparing inks and coatings, and adjusting machine settings before production begins.
• Operate flexographic printing press equipment to produce printed lumber wrap, woven packaging materials and other custom products in accordance with customer specifications and quality standards.
• Monitor press performance throughout production and adjust ink flow, colour, pressure, registration, speed and alignment to maintain print quality and production efficiency.
• Inspect printed materials during production to verify colour consistency, print registration, clarity and overall product quality, making necessary adjustments where required.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment, ink or alignment issues and perform routine cleaning, lubrication and preventive maintenance to minimize production downtime.
• Remove, clean and store printing plates, cylinders and related equipment following completion of each production run.
• Record production information, machine performance and completed job details in accordance with company procedures and quality control requirements.
• Coordinate with production personnel to ensure manufacturing schedules, productivity targets and customer delivery timelines are achieved.
• Follow established workplace safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized and safe work environment while handling machinery, inks, coatings and other production materials.

Education and Experience

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience operating flexographic, offset or other commercial printing press equipment is preferred.
• Experience operating industrial manufacturing equipment in a production environment will also be considered an asset.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Attention to detail
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
• Standing for extended periods
• Repetitive tasks
• Ability to lift and handle printing materials and production supplies
• Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines

Personal Suitability

• Reliable and dependable
• Strong attention to detail
• Organized
• Team player
• Good judgment
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Transportation

• Public transportation is available.
• Own transportation is an asset.

Location: Abbotsford, British Columbia

Work location: On-site (work must be completed at the employer's manufacturing facility)

Job type: Permanent, Full-time

Hours: 40 hours per week

Schedule: Day, Evening or Night shifts, as required based on production schedules

Wage: $35.00–$40.00 per hour (to be negotiated)

Benefits: Extended health care plan

To Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter to [email protected], referencing Printing Press Operator in the subject line.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Abbeywrap Packaging Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

Abbeywrap Packaging Ltd. is a vertically integrated, research-focused manufacturer of custom-coated woven fabrics and sustainable packaging solutions for the forestry industry and other industrial sectors. Since 2005, the company has grown from a modest facility in Langley, British Columbia into a network of four advanced manufacturing facilities across Abbotsford and Langley, British Columbia, Montréal, Québec, and Jaipur, Rajasthan, spanning more than 700,000 square feet. Abbeywrap manufactures premium lumber wrap, metal wrap, custom covers and other protective packaging products designed to safeguard materials during transportation and storage while supporting sustainability through recyclable solutions and continuous product innovation.