Printing Press Operator

Job summary

Set up, adjust, and operate printing presses, including mounting plates or cylinders, managing ink and colour, and checking samples and production quality. Plan production methods, configure finishing equipment, clean press components after runs, and direct the press crew.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education College/CEGEP Experience 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 Additional information 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 Own tools/equipment Steel-toed safety boots Personal suitability Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Flexibility Organized Team player

What you’ll do

Set up, adjust, and operate printing presses, including mounting plates or cylinders, managing ink and colour, and checking samples and production quality. Plan production methods, configure finishing equipment, clean press components after runs, and direct the press crew.

Requirements

Requires a College/CEGEP education and 3 to less than 5 years of experience. The role is on-site and calls for attention to detail, colour discrimination, communication, organization, teamwork, and the ability to work under pressure in a physically demanding, fast-paced environment.

Listed skills

• Production Planning · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Printing Press Operation
• Press Setup
• Plate and Cylinder Mounting
• Ink and Colour Control
• Production Planning
• Quality Monitoring
• In-Line Binding and Finishing
• Press Crew Direction
• Attention to Detail
• Hand-Eye Coordination
• Colour Discrimination
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Flexibility
• Organization
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Trades
• Creative & Media

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