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printing press operator
- Mississauga, ON, Canada
Full-time
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- Full-time
- Closing date
- Posting language
- English
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Overview
Languages
English
Education
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Languages
English
Education
- College/CEGEP
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Advise press crew on product specifications or material requirements
- 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
- 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
- Set up and adjust in-line binding and finishing equipment
- Direct press crew to set up, operate and shut down press
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Standing for extended periods
- Fast-paced environment
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Team player
More about this job
Responsibilities
The operator is responsible for setting up and operating printing presses, including mounting plates and controlling ink viscosity. They must monitor production for quality and direct the press crew through the setup and shutdown processes.
Requirements
Candidates need 3 to 5 years of experience and a college or CEGEP education. Physical capabilities such as the ability to stand for long periods and distinguish between colors are required.
Skills
- Press Operation
- Plate Mounting
- Color Control
- Viscosity Control
- Production Planning
- Quality Monitoring
- In-line Binding
- Finishing Equipment
- Oral Communication
- Written Communication
- Organization
- Teamwork
- Attention To Detail
- Hand-eye Coordination
- Color Distinction
- Flexibility
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Categories
- Manufacturing
- Trades
- Creative & Media
Keywords
- Printing Press
- Press Crew
- Product Specifications
- Color Sequence
- Ink Fountains
- Computer Control Console
- In-line Binding
- Finishing Equipment
- Steel-toed Safety Boots
- Printing Services
- Manufacturing