Printing Press Operator Job

Languages
English

Education
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience
1 year to less than 2 years

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

Work site environment
Noisy
Work setting
Urban area
Relocation costs not covered by employer
Commercial or in-house printers
In-house printing or binding

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
Estimate costs
Set up press and operate at slow speed to check samples
Monitor regular press run for quality using computer control console
Remove and clean plates and cylinders at end of press run
Set up and adjust in-line binding and finishing equipment
Direct press crew to set up, operate and shut down press

Type of press
Offset press

Work conditions and physical capabilities
Work under pressure
Physically demanding
Manual dexterity
Attention to detail
Hand-eye co-ordination
Ability to distinguish between colours
Standing for extended periods
Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability
Accurate
Client focus
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player

How to apply
By email
[email protected]

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.