printing press operator

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

Job summary

A forward-thinking company in the packaging industry is seeking an entry-level press operator. This role involves working in a fast-paced environment, operating flexographic presses, and ensuring high-quality output. Ideal candidates will have a strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and excellent communication skills. The position requires physical presence at the work site with no remote options available. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact production quality and efficiency, making every day a rewarding experience.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in operating flexographic presses.
• Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Flexibility

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Flexographic press

Job description

2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Overview

Languages

• English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Noisy

Work setting

• Urban area
• Commercial or in-house printers

Responsibilities

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

Experience and specialization

Type of press

• Flexographic press

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye coordination
• 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

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (e.g., anonymizing the hiring process)

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Packaging & Containers