press operator - printing
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Work site environment:
Noisy.
Work setting:
Commercial or in-house printers.
Tasks:
- Advise press crew on product specifications or material requirements .
- Review job orders to determine production time, colour sequence and quantities required.
- Set up press and operate at slow speed to check samples.
- Instruct apprentices.
- Monitor regular press run for quality using computer control console.
- Direct press crew to set up, operate and shut down press.
Type of press:
Web press. Offset press.
Transportation/travel information:
Public transportation is available. Own transportation.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
Work under pressure. Attention to detail. Ability to distinguish between colours. Standing for extended periods.
Personal suitability:
- Accurate.
- Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Flexibility.
- Judgement.
- Organized.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
Screening questions:
Do you have experience working in this field?.
Experience:
7 months to less than 1 year.
Employment terms options:
- Shift.
- Flexible hours.
- Day.
- Weekend.
Health benefits:
- Dental plan.
- Disability benefits.
- Health care plan.
Financial benefits:
- Group insurance benefits.
- Life insurance.
- Night shift premium.
Long term benefits:
Long-term care insurance.
Other benefits:
Free parking available. Travel insurance.
Support for persons with disabilities:
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities .
Support for newcomers and refugees:
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees.
Support for youths:
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.
Support for Indigenous people:
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people.