offset press operator - printing

Newprint; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Newprint is seeking an experienced press operator to mount plates, prepare schedules, and control ink systems at our Ottawa facility. The role requires a Master’s degree or equivalent experience and 5+ years in printing production, with no remote option.

You will guide apprentices and lead the press crew through setup, operation, and shutdown. The position emphasizes attention to detail, colour vision, and reliable, organized teamwork in a noisy industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Requires 5+ years of experience in printing production.
• Master's degree or equivalent experience is acceptable.
• On-site Ottawa location with no remote option.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Colour vision

Team player

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Reliable

Organized

Flexible

Judgement

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Master's degree
• or equivalent experience

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

• 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

Personal suitability

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