printing press operator

Government of Canada; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to join their in-house printing team. This role involves advising the press crew, preparing production schedules, and ensuring high-quality output. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong attention to detail and effective interpersonal skills. If you are organized, reliable, and a team player, this opportunity offers a chance to contribute to a dynamic team while honing your skills in the printing industry. Join us in delivering exceptional results in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in printing or binding.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Advise press crew on specifications and requirements.
• Prepare production schedules and monitor quality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work setting

• In-house printing or binding

Responsibilities Tasks

• Advise press crew on product specifications or material requirements
• Mount plates or cylinders and make necessary adjustments
• Prepare production schedules
• 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
• Direct press crew to set up, operate and shut down press

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Standing for extended periods
• Fast-paced environment
• Overtime required

Personal suitability

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