SHEET-FED PRESS OPERATOR

Worklan; Beauceville; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Retirement plan

Shift premiums

Regional market pay

Job summary

Workland currently seeks a Sheet-Fed Press Operator in Quebec, Canada. This role supports a small, stable production team with down-to-earth environment and strict quality standards. You will run sheet-fed presses, manage ink and materials, and participate in continuous improvement on the floor.

The successful candidate has 5+ years in offset press operations on sheet-fed equipment, DES or equivalent, and a hands-on approach with a focus on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• DES or equivalent experience in an industrial setting.
• Training in printing is an asset.
• 5+ years as an offset press operator, ideally on sheet-fed presses.
• Understanding of the printing process and comfort handling ink.
• Mechanical aptitude and interest in industrial equipment.
• Able to manage priorities independently.

Responsibilities

• Install plates and set up the press ahead of each run.
• Adjust settings during production to maintain print quality.
• Keep paper, inks, and solvents stocked at all times.
• Run frequent quality checks and flag any deviation.
• Take part in job changes across different production orders.
• Handle basic upkeep and keep equipment clean.
• Help troubleshoot breakdowns and slowdowns to limit downtime.
• Work closely with the rest of the press crew.
• Step in for the Lead Press Operator as needed, building toward that role.
• Pass along relevant information between shifts.
• Apply health and safety rules at all times.

Skills

Offset press operation

Printing process understanding

Mechanical aptitude

Prioritization

Team player

Education

DES or equivalent

Tools

Sheet-fed presses

Ink handling

Job description

SHEET-FED PRESS OPERATOR

Quebec, Canada

Bring your press experience to a close-knit team where quality, stability, and teamwork are part of the day-to-day.

PERMANENT ROLE • FULL-TIME • SHIFT PREMIUMS

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Workland has been mandated by a well-established manufacturing employer in the printing sector to fill a sheet-fed press operator role within a small, stable production team.

The company offers a down-to-earth work environment, well-maintained sheet-fed presses, and strict quality standards. People who thrive here tend to enjoy the pace of a close team and working alongside the same colleagues day to day.

WHY CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY?

• Small, close-knit team: An environment where everyone's contribution is visible and valued.
• Long-term stability: A permanent, full-time role with a long-standing employer.
• Learning on the floor: Hands-on coaching from experienced colleagues on the sheet-fed press.
• Internal growth: A path toward the Lead Press Operator role over time.
• Safety-first culture: Health and safety practices built into daily routines.
• Benefits & compensation: Group insurance, retirement plan, regional market pay and shift premiums.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the press department lead, and working alongside the Lead Press Operator, this person keeps the sheet-fed press running: make-readies, job changes, and raw-material supply. Their work directly shapes the line's pace, quality, and safety.

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Install plates and set up the press ahead of each run.
• Adjust settings during production to maintain print quality.
• Keep paper, inks, and solvents stocked at all times.
• Run frequent quality checks and flag any deviation.
• Take part in job changes across different production orders.
• Handle basic upkeep and keep equipment clean.
• Help troubleshoot breakdowns and slowdowns to limit downtime.
• Work closely with the rest of the press crew.
• Step in for the Lead Press Operator as needed, building toward that role.
• Pass along relevant information between shifts.
• Apply health and safety rules at all times.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• DES or equivalent experience in an industrial setting.
• Training in printing is an asset.
• 5+ years as an offset press operator, ideally on sheet-fed presses.
• Understanding of the printing process and comfort handling ink.
• Mechanical aptitude and interest in industrial equipment.
• Able to manage priorities independently.

THE PROFILE THAT STANDS OUT

• Reliable and thorough.
• Good team player.
• Detail-oriented.
• Adapts easily to change.
• Open to continuous learning.

ABOUT WORKLAND

At Workland, we strive to create a simple, transparent, and enjoyable candidate experience. Mandated to support this company, we facilitate the recruitment process by ensuring effective communication and a structured approach. Each application is considered seriously and evaluated professionally and fairly, so that every candidate can move through the process with clarity and confidence.