flexographic press operator - printing
Education:
Other trades certificate or diploma.
Work site environment:
Noisy. Odours.
Tasks:
- 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.
- 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.
Type of press:
Flexographic press.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Ability to distinguish between colours. Standing for extended periods. Fast-paced environment.
Personal suitability:
Accurate. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Reliability. Team player.
Screening questions:
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
Employment terms options:
Early morning. Shift.
Experience:
3 years to less than 5 years.
Employment terms options:
To be determined. Overtime available.
Financial benefits:
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
Other benefits:
Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP). Free parking available. On-site amenities. Variable or compressed work week.
Support for youths:
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
Support for mature workers:
Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination .
Supports for visible minorities:
Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.).