printing press operator

MYC Graphics; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MYC Graphics in Mississauga, ON, is seeking an experienced press operator to join the on-site team. You will advise the press crew on product specifications, mount plates or cylinders, and review orders to plan production time, colour sequence, and quantities.

You will also fill ink fountains, control colour and viscosity, set up presses and finishing equipment, and monitor runs for quality using a computer control console.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in printing or press operation.
• On-site work with no remote option.
• Ability to operate and adjust press equipment and finishing lines.

Responsibilities

• Advise press crew on product specifications or material requirements.
• Mount plates or cylinders and make necessary adjustments.
• Review job orders to determine production time, colour sequence and quantities required.
• Fill ink fountains and control colour and viscosity.
• Plan production methods.
• 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.
• Set up and adjust in-line binding and finishing equipment.
• Direct press crew to set up, operate and shut down press.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Organized

Team player

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Colour distinction

Stamina

Ability to work under pressure

Education

College/CEGEP

Job description

Overview

Languages

• English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Responsibilities

• Advise press crew on product specifications or material requirements


• Mount plates or cylinders and make necessary adjustments


• Review job orders to determine production time, colour sequence and quantities required


• Fill ink fountains and control colour and viscosity


• Plan production methods


• 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


• Set up and adjust in-line binding and finishing equipment


• Direct press crew to set up, operate and shut down press

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure


• Physically demanding


• Attention to detail


• Hand-eye co-ordination


• Ability to distinguish between colours


• Standing for extended periods


• Fast-paced environment

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication


• Excellent written communication


• Flexibility


• Organized


• Team player