printing press operator

Your 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.
• 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.

Requirements

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

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.

Personal suitability

• Accurate.
• Client focus.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Flexibility.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.

1 year to less than 2 years.

Other

Work site environment Noisy. Odours.

Type of press Flexographic press.

Security and safety Bondable.

Transportation/travel information Public transportation is available.

Own tools/equipment Steel-toed safety boots.

Employment terms options Early morning.

Employment terms options Night.