Press Operator

ProAmpac; Whitby; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group benefits

Team incentives

Job summary

ProAmpac in Whitby, Ontario, is seeking an experienced Press Operator to run a 10-colour flexographic press and produce high-quality rolls that meet customer specifications.

The role requires strong attention to detail, safety, and teamwork. You will operate on a rotating 12-hour schedule, with day and night shifts, on-site in Whitby, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts while upholding workplace regulations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of press operator experience.
• 5+ years of production/manufacturing experience.
• Experience with a W&H Mirror Flex press is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Set up plates and cylinders, adjust pressure, and align registration on the 10-colour press.
• Monitor the machine Run and print quality.
• Identify and address defects and ensure color accuracy using the x-rite system and inspect for defects at least three times per roll.

Skills

Press operator

Production/manufacturing experience

Education

High school education

Tools

W&H Mirror Flex press

Job description

Job Category: Operations/Production/Manufacturing

Requisition Number: PRESS005665

• Posted : October 30, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

201 South Blair St
Whitby, ON L1N0N6, CAN

• Pay or shift range: $31.68 CAD to $35.70 CAD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Travel Required : No

Description

We're hiring an experienced Press Operator to run our 10-colour flexographic printing press and take pride in every roll that leaves it.

If you thrive on a fast-paced floor, sweat the small details and want a clear path to higher-skilled, higher-paid roles, this is your next move. This is a new position as we continue to grow. Pay range $31.68 to $35.70 per hour.

Safety is how we work here, not a slogan. Everyone on our team follows all workplace regulations, policies and initiatives, and brings strong communication skills and a drive for continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

• Set it up right. Install plates and cylinders, adjust pressure, and lock in alignment and registration on our 10-colour flexo press.
• Keep eyes on the run. Constantly check the machine's running conditions and the job being printed.
• Catch problems early. Watch for print defects or spills from a doctor blade failure, pull the roll, and use the camera spot-check detection system to inspect for metal contaminants at least three times (a few minutes each) per printed roll.
• Measure every roll. Verify repeat length at the end of each print roll.
• Keep the ink in the zone. Maintain ink viscosity, ink levels and the flow of every ink pump in use, and set up and maintain the automatic viscosity control system.
• Keep equipment running clean. Make sure all rollers and B.C. dryers work properly and are free of obstructions.
• Flag it, fix it. Mark defects in a roll with flags and reports, and remove them before the roll moves to the next process.
• Check the coating. Test the treat or saran coating of each roll after a mill roll splice.
• Nail the colour. Take samples from every printed roll and use the x-rite to set and monitor colour to customer specification and for future reference.
• Hand off a clean press. Leave the press and surrounding areas in good order for the incoming shift.
• Pitch in. Take on any other duties assigned by your Supervisor.

Your Schedule

Days, nights, and plenty of time to recharge. This role runs on a 12-hour rotating shift over a four-week cycle, with scheduled days off built in.

• Day shift: 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Night shift: 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
• Physical demands: Lifting up to 40 pounds, plus walking and standing for long periods.

Why You'll Love It

• Hands-on, supported learning. Work in a team-oriented environment where people help each other.
• Skills that last. Build technical skills that set you up for long-term career success.
• Group benefits. Coverage starts after you complete a 3-month probationary period
• A team that has fun. Company incentives, events and ideas to boost collaboration and morale.

Who You Are

You're a fast-paced learner and a team player who likes helping others succeed, and you hold safety, quality and continuous improvement as your own standards.

What you bring:

• High school education
• 5+ years of press operator experience
• 5+ years of relevant production and/or manufacturing experience
• Experience with a W&H Mirror Flex press is an asset