Press Operator - Flexo

Resource Label Group, Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Flexo Press Operator to join their dynamic team. This role offers the exciting opportunity to learn a valuable skilled trade in the printing industry, with onsite training provided. You will be responsible for setting up and operating the printing press, ensuring high-quality label production, and maintaining equipment. The company fosters an employee-centric culture, emphasizing growth potential and collaborative teamwork. If you are looking to advance your career in a supportive environment, this position could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Onsite Training

Performance-Based Salary Increases

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; flexographic printing experience preferred.
• Basic mechanical and computer skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate the printing press to produce labels.
• Adjust colors and impressions as necessary for quality output.
• Perform maintenance and keep work areas organized.

Skills

Mathematical Skills

Mechanical Knowledge

Basic Computer Knowledge

Color Vision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience in Flexographic Printing

Tools

Spectro Densitometer

Printing Press

Job description

Overview

At Resource Label Group, we are a full-service manufacturer of custom label design and printing for a wide range of industries. With full-scale capabilities coast-to-coast and 29 locations across North America, we are dedicated to delivering cutting-edge label printing with a national reach and local touch.

As Resource Label Group continues to grow, we are always looking for talented individuals to join our team! Every person in our company contributes to our success. We offer an employee-centric, collaborative culture that is technology-driven and focused on delivering valuable, creative solutions. Our core values embody the way we interact with each other just as it influences the way we interact with clients.

The Flexo Press Operator is responsible for setting up and operating the printing press to produce labels and related products.

This position offers onsite training and the opportunity to learn a valuable skilled trade in the printing industry. Employees will have unlimited growth potential and the chance to continuously advance your career.

Responsibilities

• Reads job order to understand requirements or special instructions
• Sets up press in the most efficient way, adjusts printing impression and colors as necessary to proof and PMS LAB’s
• Measures PMS colors using Spectro densitometer
• Understands basic ink/color matching
• Works with Supervisor or QA to sign off New jobs or match previously printed Specification folder
• Documents Specification folder with ink sequence and anilox’s
• Meets the required time and footage allotted on job ticket for Makeready and Run footage
• Maintains and cleans anilox’s and press
• Performs daily, weekly and monthly maintenance as required
• Keeps work areas clear and organized; maintains 5S housekeeping standards

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• A minimum of one year of flexographic printing press experience preferred
• Knowledge of Silkscreen, Hot Stamp, Cold Foil, Shrink Sleeve, 2 ply labels an asset
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Basic computer knowledge
• Mechanical knowledge an asset
• Must be able to read and interpret ruler, scales and other measurement devices
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and frequently is required to walk
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds with or without mechanical assistance
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Why work with us? Take a look at all we have to offer!

• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive and Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• Long-Term Disability Insurance and Life Insurance
• We pride ourselves in investing in our employees by offering onsite training and the ability to have unlimited growth potential within our organization
• We believe in rewarding our employees with performance-based salary increases

* Please note this is for an existing job vacancy, thank you for your interest in RLG!