Flexo Press Operator

Resource Label Group, Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Flexo Press Operator and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality custom labels. This role offers onsite training and the opportunity to learn a valuable skilled trade in the printing industry. With a strong emphasis on employee growth and a collaborative culture, you will have the chance to advance your career while working with state-of-the-art technology. Enjoy a supportive environment where your contributions are valued and rewarded. If you are eager to develop your skills and thrive in a technology-driven workplace, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Onsite training

Performance-based salary increases

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 1-3 years related experience preferred.
• Mechanical knowledge and basic math skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate the printing press to produce labels efficiently.
• Measure colors and maintain cleanliness of the press and work area.

Skills

Flexographic printing press experience

Basic math skills

Basic computer knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

1-3 years related experience

Tools

Spectro densitometer

Ruler and measurement devices

Job description

Overview

At Resource Label Group, we are a full-service manufacturer of custom label design and printing for a wide range of industries. With full-scale capabilities coast-to-coast and 29 locations across North America, we are dedicated to delivering cutting-edge label printing with a national reach and local touch.

As Resource Label Group continues to grow, we are always looking for talented individuals to join our team! Every person in our company contributes to our success. We offer an employee-centric, collaborative culture that is technology-driven and focused on delivering valuable, creative solutions. Our core values embody the way we interact with each other just as it influences the way we interact with clients.

The Flexo Press Operator is responsible for setting up and operating the printing press to produce labels and related products.

This position offers onsite training and the opportunity to learn a valuable skilled trade in the printing industry. Employees will have unlimited growth potential and the chance to continuously advance your career.

Responsibilities

• Reads job order to understand requirements or special instructions.
• Sets up press in the most efficient way, adjusts printing impression and colors as necessary to proof and PMS LAB’s.
• Measures PMS colors using Spectro densitometer.
• Understands basic ink/color matching.
• Works with Supervisor or QA to sign off New jobs or match previously printed Specification folder.
• Documents Specification folder with ink sequence and anilox’s.
• Meets the required time and footage allotted on job ticket for Makeready and Run footage.
• Maintains and cleans anilox’s and press.
• Performs daily, weekly and monthly maintenance as required.
• Keeps work areas clear and organized; maintains 5S housekeeping standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of one year of flexographic printing press experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Silkscreen, Hot Stamp, Cold Foil, Shrink Sleeve, 2 ply label’s an asset.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Basic Computer knowledge.
• Mechanical knowledge an asset.
• Must be able to read and interpret ruler, scales and other measurement devices.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and frequently is required to walk.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds with or without mechanical assistance.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Why work with us? Take a look at all we have to offer!

• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
• Comprehensive and Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage.
• Long-Term Disability Insurance and Life Insurance.
• We pride ourselves in investing in our employees by offering onsite training and the ability to have unlimited growth potential within our organization.
• We believe in rewarding our employees with performance-based salary increases.

* Please note this is for an existing job vacancy, thank you for your interest in RLG!