press operator - printing

Zein Press & Printed Packaging; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A printing company in Canada is looking for an experienced press operator. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in printing, excellent manual dexterity, and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include setting up and operating an offset press, preparing production schedules, and ensuring quality control. This position requires attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a related field.
• Ability to distinguish between colours.

Responsibilities

• Mount plates or cylinders and make necessary adjustments.
• Prepare production schedules.
• Fill ink fountains and control colour and viscosity.
• Instruct apprentices.
• Monitor regular press run for quality using computer control console.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Offset press

Job description

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Odours

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Commercial or in-house printers
• In-house printing or binding

Tasks

• Mount plates or cylinders and make necessary adjustments
• Prepare production schedules
• Fill ink fountains and control colour and viscosity
• Plan production methods
• Estimate costs
• Set up press and operate at slow speed to check samples
• Instruct apprentices
• Monitor regular press run for quality using computer control console
• Remove and clean plates and cylinders at end of press run
• Set up and adjust in-line binding and finishing equipment
• Direct press crew to set up, operate and shut down press

Type of press

• Offset press

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Standing for extended periods
• Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years
• Durée de l employment : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 30 to 40 hours per week