Offset press operator - printing

Kibbi; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kibbi is seeking an experienced press operator for an on-site role in Ottawa. You will manage plate/cylinder setup, ink control, and production planning to ensure high-quality print runs.

The position requires at least 5 years in printing and a Master’s degree or equivalent experience, with responsibility for apprentices and coordination of press crews in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 5 years or more experience in printing/press operations.
• On-site work at Ottawa facility only.

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

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Reliability

Organized

Judgement

Flexibility

Accurate

Efficient interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree

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

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

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

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