Printing (100) - Press Operator A

Colonial Group; Truro; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Shift premiums

Health benefits

Pension plan

PPE provided

On-site cafeteria

Hands-on role

Truro location

Job summary

Colonial Group in Truro, Nova Scotia, is seeking an experienced Printing Press Operator to join our production team. You will set up, operate and monitor our printing presses while ensuring customer specifications are met and quality standards are maintained.

This hands-on role offers a strong hourly wage based on experience, with 12-hour day and night shifts, weekly pay, and benefits. Candidates should have mechanical aptitude and be comfortable working safely around machinery.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to read and follow production specifications.
• Ability to work safely around machinery and maintain a clean work area.
• Dependable, team-focused approach; able to work 12-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the setup and operation of two printing presses.
• Prepare and verify materials, inks, and measurements according to production requirements and customer specifications.
• Complete press changeovers efficiently and accurately.
• Mount printing plates in the correct locations.
• Load and remove rolls from the presses.
• Monitor the printing process and make adjustments as required.
• Inspect finished products to ensure quality standards are met.
• Identify and help troubleshoot production or quality issues.
• Complete production records accurately.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Support other production activities as required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Reading production specs

Safety conscious

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Printing presses

Plate mounting

Quality inspection

Roll-fed equipment

Job description

Printing Press Operator

Truro, Nova Scotia | $24.00 to $30.00 per hour, based on experience

Are you an experienced printing press operator, machine operator, or manufacturing professional looking for a strong hourly wage and a hands-on technical role?

We are looking for a dependable and quality-focusedPrinting Press Operator to join our production team in Truro, Nova Scotia. In this role, you will work alongside our press operators to set up, operate, and monitor our printing presses while ensuring each product meets customer specifications.

This is a great opportunity for someone who takes pride in producing quality work, enjoys solving problems, and works well in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with the setup and operation of two printing presses
• Prepare and verify materials, inks, and measurements according to production requirements and customer specifications
• Complete press changeovers efficiently and accurately
• Mount printing plates in the correct locations
• Load and remove rolls from the presses
• Monitor the printing process and make adjustments as required
• Inspect finished products to ensure quality standards are met
• Identify and help troubleshoot production or quality issues
• Complete production records accurately
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Support other production activities as required

What You Bring

• Previous experience in printing, press operation, machine operation, or a similar manufacturing environment
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality
• Ability to read and follow production specifications
• Ability to work safely and effectively around machinery
• A dependable, team-focused approach
• Ability to perform physically active work throughout a 12-hour shift
• Willingness to work both day and night shifts

Experience with printing presses, inks, plate mounting, press changeovers, quality inspection, or roll-fed production equipment would be considered a strong asset.

What We Offer

• Competitive wage of $24.00 to $30.00 per hour, based on experience
• Weekly pay
• Shift premiums
• Extended health and dental benefits
• Pension plan
• PPE provided
• On-site cafeteria
• A hands-on role where your experience and technical skills are valued
• A convenient Truro location for employees commuting from surrounding communities

Shift Schedule

• 12-hour shifts
• Day shifts from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Night shifts from 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
• Candidates must be available to work both day and night shifts

Bring Your Experience to Our Team

If you have experience operating production equipment and take pride in safety, quality, and getting the job done right, we want to hear from you.