Kluge Letterpress Foil Stamping Operator

Newprint; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging manufacturer in Ottawa is looking for a skilled Foil Stamping Kluge Operator. This role entails setting up, operating, and maintaining Kluge foil stamping presses to produce high-quality packaging materials. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience with Kluge presses and a strong mechanical aptitude. Responsibilities include ensuring quality standards are met and collaborating with teams to deliver flawless results. Join our committed team dedicated to excellence and innovation in packaging solutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience operating Kluge foil stamping and embossing presses.
• Proven ability to perform full makeready and die mounting.
• Strong understanding of foil stamping dies and production specs.
• Experience with metallic, pigment, matte, and specialty foils.
• Ability to run foil stamping, embossing, debossing, and combination dies.
• Experience with paperboard, coated/uncoated, and specialty substrates.
• Ability to read and follow job tickets, dielines, and production specs.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with basic troubleshooting and press maintenance.
• High attention to quality control (coverage, sharpness, adhesion, emboss depth).
• Focus on efficiency, waste reduction, and consistent output.
• Knowledge of shop safety procedures and heated tooling handling.
• Able to stand for long periods and work in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Kluge foil stamping and embossing presses.
• Ensure processes meet specifications and quality standards.
• Collaborate with production and quality control teams.

Skills

Operating Kluge foil stamping presses

Makeready procedures

Strong understanding of heat and pressure control

Experience with metallic and specialty foils

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Quality control

Efficiency focus

Press maintenance

Efficiency/waste reduction

Stand for long periods

Tools

Kluge press

Embossing presses

Job description

About Us

Newprint is a leading manufacturer of high-quality folding cartons for a diverse range of industries. We are dedicated to delivering top-notch packaging solutions to our clients, and our commitment to excellence has earned us a reputation for quality and innovation. As we continue to grow, we seek a skilled Foil Stamping Kluge Operator to join our team.

Position Overview

The Foil Stamping Kluge Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining Kluge foil stamping and embossing presses to produce high-quality printed and packaging materials. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality, safety, and efficiency. The operator ensures that foil stamping, embossing, and related finishing processes meet exact specifications, production schedules, and quality standards, particularly for premium commercial, packaging, and specialty print applications.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with Kluge presses, understands foil stamping dies, makeready procedures, pressure and temperature controls, and works closely with prepress, production, and quality control teams to deliver consistent, visually flawless results.

Required Skills & Experience – Foil Stamping Kluge Operator

• 8+ years experience operating Kluge foil stamping and embossing presses.
• Proven ability to perform full makeready (die mounting, counters, foil setup, registration).
• Strong understanding of heat, pressure, dwell time, and registration control.
• Experience with metallic, pigment, matte, and specialty foils.
• Ability to run foil stamping, embossing, debossing, and combination dies.
• Experience with paperboard, coated/uncoated, and specialty substrates.
• Ability to read and follow job tickets, dielines, and production specs.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with basic troubleshooting and press maintenance.
• High attention to quality control (coverage, sharpness, adhesion, emboss depth).
• Focus on efficiency, waste reduction, and consistent output.
• Knowledge of shop safety procedures and heated tooling handling.
• Able to stand for long periods and work in a fast-paced production environment.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are invited to apply by submitting their resume and a brief summary of relevant foil stamping and Kluge press experience.

IMPORTANT:

Please include details such as:

• Years of experience operating Kluge foil stamping / embossing presses.
• Types of foils, dies, and substrates you have worked with.
• Any experience with makeready, troubleshooting, or specialty finishes.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.