offset press operator - printing

Newprint; Alexandria; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled press operator to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will leverage over five years of expertise in operating flexographic and offset presses, ensuring high-quality production and efficiency. Your responsibilities will include setting up presses, preparing production schedules, and monitoring quality throughout the printing process. This position requires strong attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure in a physically demanding environment. If you thrive in a collaborative setting and are passionate about delivering exceptional results, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience operating flexographic and offset presses.
• Strong ability to monitor quality and manage production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate flexographic and offset presses while ensuring quality.
• Instruct apprentices and direct press crew for efficient operations.

Skills

Flexographic press operation

Offset press operation

Production scheduling

Colour control

Quality monitoring

Team leadership

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  
  

Experience

5 years or more

On site

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

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Odours
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Mount plates or cylinders and make necessary adjustments
• Prepare production schedules
• Fill ink fountains and control colour and viscosity
• Plan production methods
• Estimate costs
• Set up press and operate at slow speed to check samples
• Instruct apprentices
• 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
  
  

Experience and specialization

Type of press

• Flexographic press
• Offset press
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
  
  

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Standing for extended periods
• Overtime required
  
  

Personal suitability

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