Press Operator (Labels)

DATA Communications Management Corp; Brampton; On-site; CAD 40,735 - 50,916; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

DATA Communications Management Corp in Brampton, ON is seeking a Press Operator (Flexographic – Labels) to set up and run a 3–8 colour rotary press with UV and digital imaging capabilities. You will produce high-quality labels while maximizing efficiency and minimizing waste on site.

This full-time permanent role operates Monday–Friday on a two-week rotation across Day, Afternoon and Night shifts. The ideal candidate has Grade 12 diploma, hands-on flexographic press experience

Qualifications

• Secondary School diploma or equivalent with hands-on experience operating flexographic printing presses (OMET, Mark Andy, and/or Nilpeter)
• Strong knowledge of flexographic products and press operations
• Experience running shrink sleeves is an asset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Ability to comprehend and use basic math
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret production dockets to understand job requirements and set up the press according to order specifications
• Mount flexographic plates on cylinders, install dies as needed, and load print cylinders on shafts and set assembly into modules
• Select the appropriate anilox volume, fill ink trays or pumps, and monitor ink viscosity throughout
• Set impression of plate to anilox roll and impression cylinder
• Regulate roll tension during press runs to maintain accurate registration between print and die
• Operate the press at optimal speeds based on job complexity and quality standards for roll-to-roll, roll-to-fanfold, or roll-to-sheeter production
• Troubleshoot print, ink, and registration issues to maintain quality and efficiency
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Flexographic press experience

English communication

Mathematical ability

Physical strength

Education

Secondary School Diploma

Tools

OMET press

MarkAndy

Nilpeter

Job description

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1495

Salary Range: $29.57 To $36.96 Hourly

Position: Press Operator (Flexographic – Labels)
Employment type: Full Time Permanent
Vacancy status: Existing Vacancy
Location: Brampton, ON (Onsite)

DCM is a leading Canadian tech-enabled provider of print and digital solutions that help simplify complex marketing communications and operations workflow. DCM serves over 2,500 clients including 70 of the 100 largest Canadian corporations and leading government agencies. Our core strength lies in delivering individualized services to our clients that simplify their communications, including customized printing, highly personalized marketing communications, campaign management, digital signage, and digital asset management. From omnichannel marketing campaigns to large-scale print and digital workflows, our goal is to make complex tasks surprisingly simple, allowing our clients to focus on what they do best.

The role

As a Press Operator, you will be working in our Labels department, responsible for setting up and running a 3–8 colour rotary flexographic press (OMET, MarkAndy, Aquaflex, or Nilpeter) with UV and digital imaging capabilities. In this role, you’ll produce high-quality labels for our valued clients while maximizing efficiency and minimizing waste.

This is an onsite role working a Monday–Friday, two-week rotational schedule across Day Shift (7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.), Afternoon Shift (3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.), and Night Shift (11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.).

Key responsibilities

• Read and interpret production dockets to understand job requirements and set up the press according to order specifications
• Mount flexographic plates on cylinders, install dies as needed, and load print cylinders on shafts and set assembly into modules
• Select the appropriate anilox volume, fill ink trays or pumps, and monitor ink viscosity throughout
• Set impression of plate to anilox roll and impression cylinder
• Regulate roll tension during press runs to maintain accurate registration between print and die
• Operate the press at optimal speeds based on job complexity and quality standards for roll-to-roll, roll-to-fanfold, or roll-to-sheeter production
• Troubleshoot print, ink, and registration issues to maintain quality and efficiency
• Other duties as assigned

Skills & experiences

• Secondary School (Grade 12) diploma or equivalent, paired with hands-on experience operating flexographic printing presses (OMET, Mark Andy, and/or Nilpeter experience is mandatory)
• Strong knowledge of flexographic products and press operations
• Experience running shrink sleeves is an asset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Able to comprehend and use basic math
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.

What we offer

• Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision coverage for you and family
• Tuition reimbursement to invest in your growth and career development
• Collaborative and supportive work environment where your ideas are valued and your impact is visible

Compensation: $29.57 – $36.96 CAD per hour

The compensation range listed reflects the expected compensation for the role. Actual compensation will be determined based on individual skills and experience.

If you don’t meet every requirement listed above, we still encourage you to apply. We’re interested in the diverse experience, potential, and perspective you can bring to the team.

DATA Communications Management Corp. (DCM) is committed to equal employment opportunity, employs and does not discriminate against all qualified persons without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other classification protected by applicable federal and provincial laws. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process, please get in touch with us at https://www.datacm.com/company/contact , so that we can ensure your equal participation.