Printing Press Assistant - Flexible 12-Hour Shifts

Tempo Flexible Packaging; Innisfil; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Lunch Breaks

Safety Footwear Allowance

Prescription Safety Glasses Allowance

Health & Dental Benefits, Annual HCSA

Wellness Bonus

Employee Events & Appreciation Days

Attendance Bonus Pay & Overtime Pay

Job summary

Tempo Flexible Packaging in Ontario is seeking a Press Assistant to support our flexographic printing operations. You will review the press schedule, select films, verify color and quality, and manage inks and solvents. The role requires teamwork to meet daily targets and ensure safety and clean workspace.

You will work 12‑hour shifts, 3 days per week, with rotating days/nights. The role offers paid breaks, benefits, and overtime eligibility, with a pay range of $20–$22 per hour.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education or equivalent preferred.
• Basic mechanical skills.
• Basic knowledge of math and units of measurement.
• Superior time management skills and excellent organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Review the press schedule to retrieve dockets, artwork, and sleeves from the Mounting department.
• Determine film type, width, gauge and unwind for each roll, and verify quality and orientation before loading into machinery.
• Ensure color standards are met through anilox verification and replenishment; manage inks and solvents as needed.
• Maintain housekeeping and cleanliness of press equipment and work area; rebuild doctor blades when required.
• Work as a team to meet shift targets, uphold safety, and support Tempo’s core values.

Skills

Basic mechanical skills

Math & measurement

Time management

Organization skills

Education

Grade 12 education or equivalent

Job description

Tempo Flexible Packaging in Ontario is seeking a Press Assistant to support our flexographic printing operations. You will review the press schedule, select films, verify color and quality, and manage inks and solvents. The role requires teamwork to meet daily targets and ensure safety and clean workspace.

You will work 12‑hour shifts, 3 days per week, with rotating days/nights. The role offers paid breaks, benefits, and overtime eligibility, with a pay range of $20–$22 per hour.