Press operator

Excel personnel inc.; Longueuil; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading printing company in Longueuil is seeking a Flexographic Press Operator to manage press operations and ensure quality and production standards. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in flexographic press operation and be proactive in problem-solving. Evening and night shifts are required, and training will be provided for new operators. This role offers bonuses for evening and night shifts.

Benefits

Evening shift bonus: $2/hour

Night shift bonus: $3/hour

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years as a flexographic press operator or other relevant experience.
• Proactive, resourceful, orderly and methodical person.
• Ability to lift loads between 50 and 60 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Organize the day's set-ups on the presses to minimize non-productive time.
• Perform quality control tests at press start-up.
• Train and supervise press helpers and operators.
• Maintain compliance with work procedures and safety standards.
• Assist all press operators with technical and procedural matters.

Skills

Flexographic press operation

Machine mechanics

Teamwork

Basic mathematical skills

Color detection

Ink mixing

Plate mounting

Education

Secondary studies - Professional training in printing / flexography

Job description

One of our customers, a printing company specializing in the manufacture of flexible packaging, is looking for a Flexographic Press Operator.Your detailed tasks will be as follows : -Organize the day's set-ups on the presses so as to minimize non-productive time. In collaboration with your production supervisor, prioritize activities to meet production schedule deadlines.-Ensure the supply of raw materials and complete the relevant control document (scrap containers, cardboard tubes (core), wood pallets, inks, solvent, etc.).-Read the file and ensure that all required inputs are at the presses, and that all instructions are clear.-Carry out press start-up according to procedures, following specifications requested in production files and performing all required quality control tests at press start-up.-Ensure manufacturing standards are met (tension, pressure, inkspec, positioning, register, speed, drying, clean cut, etc.). Seek solutions to press technical difficulties.-Complete quality control documents and perform all required laboratory tests on all rollers.-Repair minor mechanical breakdowns and report any anomalies to the production supervisor and repair department (work order).-Train and supervise press helpers and press operators. Follow instructions from and collaborate with senior colleagues. Work as a team on all presses at all times.-Ensure compliance with work procedures, plant regulations and occupational health and safety standards at all times.-Assist all press operators with technical and procedural matters. Suggest and implement preventive and corrective measures to reduce the rate of non-conformances and rejects. Solve press technical difficulties; Maintain a clean and tidy work environment at all times.-Work on all presses and be familiar with all their accessories as well as certain laboratory equipment. Perform plate mounting and ink mixing. May be called upon to become a journeyman. Complete reports and provide assistance at all other workstations.Work schedule : 1 evening shift (3 p.m. to 11 p.m.)-8-color UTECO Emerald press1 night shift (11 p.m. to 7 a.m.)-8-color UTECO Emerald press1 night shift (11 p.m. to 7 a.m.)-6-color Bielloni pressBonus : 2$ / hour (evening)Bonus : 3$ / hour (night)

• Evening and night shifts required (depending on training and production needs)
• Secondary studies-Professional training in printing / flexography (an asset)-Minimum of 3 years as a flexographic press operator or other relevant experience-Mastery of flexographic press operation-Knowledge of manufacturing or plastics-Basic mathematical skills-Machine mechanics skills-Ability to detect color shades-Ink mixing and / or plate mounting skills-Good manual skills-Ability to work in a team-Proactive, resourceful, orderly and methodical person-Ability to lift loads between 50 and 60 lbs.