Printing Press Operator

Onepaperworks; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Disability benefits

Group pension

Job summary

PaperWorks in Kitchener, Ontario is seeking a Printing Press Operator for a full-time, permanent role at our facility. Starting wage is CAD 40.34 per hour, plus shift premiums and a discretionary bonus program. One position available.

Health, dental, disability benefits and a group pension are included. AI is not used in our recruitment process. The successful candidate will operate large-format, sheet-fed lithographic presses, ensure safety and quality, and meet production targets.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience operating large-format, sheet-fed lithographic presses.
• Ability to work rotating continental shift schedule.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must pass colourblindness test.

Responsibilities

• Operate large-format, sheet-fed lithographic printing presses safely and efficiently to meet customer specifications.
• Verify customer specs using computer system and follow work instructions.
• Check quality continually and perform quality checks before downstream processing.
• Record production data and maintain equipment; troubleshoot as needed.
• Maintain housekeeping and safe set up/operation of printing equipment.

Skills

Large-format printing

Sheet-fed presses

Quality checks

English comms

Safety compliance

Job description

Summary

PaperWorks is currently seeking a skilled Printing Press Operator to work on a full-time, permanent basis out of our facility at 120 Trillium Drive in Kitchener, Ontario.

We offer a competitive compensation package which includes health & dental benefits and disability benefits, as well as a group pension program. Starting hourly pay rate of $40.34, plus shift premiums and a discretionary bonus program.

This job has one available position. No Artificial Intelligence (AI) is used at any stage of our recruitment process.

Responsibilities

The Printing Press Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of large-format, sheet-fed lithographic printing presses while maintaining quality meeting the customer specifications. The individual ensures conformance to all Health and Safety Policies, Rules and Regulations and general housekeeping standards. Meets or exceeds production, quality and efficiency requirements at all times. Duties also include:

• Verify customer specifications for each product using computer system.
• Follow and complete all work instructions for each job.
• Check quality continually ensuring standards are met or exceeded. Perform quality checks prior to sending product downstream to the next work centre.
• Operate a battery-operated walkie to transport product within and between departments.
• Conduct make readies within company targets.
• Troubleshoot and maintain printing equipment as required.
• Record production data as required (paperwork and on computer system).
• Perform general housekeeping and other related duties as required.
• Ensure safe and efficient set up and operation of the printing equipment.

Qualifications

• Successful candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of experience operating large-format, sheet-fed lithographic printing presses.
• Must be able to work a rotating continental shift schedule.
• Must possess strong English-language communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must successfully pass a colourblindness test.

PaperWorks is an equal-opportunity employer committed to abiding by all applicable human rights, employment standards, and accessibility legislation.

Interested applicants are invited to apply for this position through our Careers page at www.onepaperworks.com/careers.