Press Operator

Labelink; Pickering; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive group insurance

Travel insurance

RRSP/TFSA and health accounts

Corporate events and holiday leave

Job summary

Labelink in Pickering, Ontario, is seeking an motivated Entry-Level Press Operator. You will learn to set up and run 1–6 color jobs, verify die processes, and ensure quality according to procedures. The role offers hands-on training with safety emphasis and opportunities for growth within our packaging solutions team.

Join a collaborative, growth‑oriented environment with benefits and training support. Overtime and weekend work may be required as production demands dictate.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in a printing plant.
• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude.
• Able to read and follow instructions in English and French.
• Physically capable to lift 50 lbs and stand 8 hours.
• Willing to learn press operation and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Learn safety features and set up press components.
• Read job tickets and prepare materials for setup.
• Set up press with stock, die, plates; operate 1–6 color jobs.
• Identify product on ticket and verify die alignment.
• Perform wash-up and keep press clean between runs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Follow instructions

Bilingual reading (English/French)

Teamwork

Willing to learn press operation

Job description

Labelink is a North American leader in printing solutions and an essential service provider to the packaging industry, offering products such as labels, flexible packaging (pouches), shrink sleeves, and RFID labels. We are also committed to sustainable packaging solutions that support the ecological goals of our clients.

Responsibilities

• Learn all safety features (nip points etc.) on the press as well as electrical and press components.
• Read, examine and understand various section of the job ticket detailing the customer specifications to confirm components needed to set up the job.
• Learn how to set up the press by installing: stock; die; mounting and setting printing plates on cylinders and anilox safely; install and remove doctor blades safely;
• Learn how to key in codes etc. on console keyboard/touchscreen of computerized press.
• Read operating procedure to ensure job duties and processes follow the quality management system and operates press accordingly.
• Learn how to and runs 1 color, up to 6-color jobs and 1 ply.in the first 6-12 months.
• Learn 4-color process and 1-2 spot colors.
• Learn how to die-cut, troubleshoot and set tension.
• Verify final proof approved by customer.
• Identification of product on ticket (regular or pharmaceutical)
• Verification of the related die on the ticket and proceed to die transfer to the appropriate press – removal of yellow circle on the board
• Transmit tickets and records relative to the customer’s plates to press operator – removal of green circle
• Perform wash-up as necessary and clean the press and remove accessories with the assistance of the Press Helper.

Post production

• Learn how to remove components after press run.
• Store and file plate records
• Remove order from the board when printing is finished
• Recover and clean cylinders and other components removed from the press.
• Verify plate condition and proceed to storage
• Does wash-up and cleans the press and components.
• Matching of plate file with the related semi-finished product
• Pick up dirty rags
• Performs any other production related work assignment as requested by the Lead Hand or production management.

Education & Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a printing plant
• Good attention to detail, mechanically and technical inclined
• Must be able to follow instructions and teachable
• Good reading and comprehension in English and or French.
• Methodical and organized person
• Flexibility able to work weekend and overtime when required.
• Efficiency; Observation skills
• Must have good vision and able to differentiate colors
• Excellent quality driven work habits
• Able to lift 50 lbs and to stand for 8 hours in a shift
• Good team work and attitude.
• Willing to learn press operation
• Will train

Why join us

Our vision is to transform the packaging industry by consolidating key players, investing in technology, and creating a respectful, stimulating, and dynamic work environment.

Additionally, you will:

• Enjoy the opportunity to grow in an environment that values and trusts you.
• Be part of a culture that emphasizes continuous improvement and professionalism.
• Join a friendly, stimulating, and supportive team.
• Develop your career with pride, supported by training projects tailored to your professional interests.
• Benefit from funding for skill development training.
• Enjoy a full range of competitive benefits, including comprehensive group insurance, travel insurance, health accounts, telemedicine, EAP, collective RRSP/TFSA, corporate events, an additional week of vacation during the year-end holidays, and much more!

We are an equal opportunity employer and accommodates candidates with disabilities. If contacted for an interview and you require accommodation, we will work with you to support your needs.