printing press operator

Tara Packaging INC.; Leamington; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated press operator to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for setting up and operating a flexographic press, ensuring the highest quality standards are met throughout the production process. Your keen attention to detail and ability to work under pressure will be essential as you monitor press runs and make necessary adjustments. This position offers a fast-paced environment where your skills in teamwork and client focus will be highly valued. If you're ready to contribute to a supportive workplace that encourages growth and development, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in operating flexographic presses.
• Ability to monitor quality using computer control systems.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate flexographic press while ensuring quality.
• Monitor press run and make necessary adjustments.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Ability to distinguish between colours

Client focus

Team player

Organized

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Accurate

Judgement

Reliable

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Flexographic press

Computer control console

Job description

Minimum Requirements

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work Setting

• Urban area
• Commercial or in-house printers

Tasks

• Mount plates or cylinders and make necessary adjustments
• Fill ink fountains and control colour and viscosity
• Set up press and operate at slow speed to check samples
• Monitor regular press run for quality using computer control console
• Remove and clean plates and cylinders at end of press run

Type of Press

• Flexographic press

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/Travel Information

• Public transportation is available

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Hand-eye coordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Standing for extended periods
• Fast-paced environment

Personal Suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Support for Newcomers and Refugees

• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Support for Mature Workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination

Supports for Visible Minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)