Press Operator (Labels)

DCM; Brampton; On-site; CAD 40,735 - 50,916; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare

Tuition reimbursement

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Data Communications Management Corp. (DCM) is seeking a Press Operator (Flexographic – Labels) for its Brampton, ON site. You will operate a 3–8 colour rotary flexographic press with UV and digital imaging capabilities, produce high-quality labels, and maximize efficiency while minimizing waste.

Role includes a two-week rotating schedule across day, afternoon, and night shifts. The position requires hands-on experience with flexographic presses (OMET/Mark Andy/Nilpeter), strong English

Qualifications

• High school diploma with hands-on flexographic printing press experience.
• Experience operating OMET, Mark Andy, or Nilpeter presses is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of flexographic products and press operations.
• English communication skills required.
• Ability to comprehend and use basic math.
• Able 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 printing

English communication

Basic math

Heavy lifting

Shrink sleeves

Education

Secondary School Diploma

Tools

OMET

Mark Andy

Nilpeter

Job description

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.