Machine Operator

Job Title: Flexographic Press Operator
Job Description

This role involves setting up, operating, and changing over flexographic printing presses to produce high-quality printed materials. You will work with press equipment, materials, and inks, monitor print quality throughout production, and perform routine cleaning and troubleshooting to minimize downtime. The position requires strong attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work effectively within a team-oriented, unionized environment across multiple shifts.

Responsibilities

• Set up and change over press equipment, including installing and removing cylinders, anilox rollers, sleeves, and die-cutters, and preparing the robotic take-off system.
• Handle materials by loading large paperboard rolls onto the press and ensuring they are properly aligned and secured.
• Dispense ink formulas, mix and adjust inks as required, and use color-matching software to achieve accurate and consistent colors.
• Monitor print registration, color consistency, and overall print quality during production runs, making necessary adjustments to maintain specifications.
• Identify and correct printing issues such as misregistration, color variation, and print defects to reduce waste and maintain efficiency.
• Perform routine cleaning of trays, rollers, and related press components to ensure smooth and reliable operation.
• Replace wear components such as doctor blades and print heads as needed to maintain optimal press performance.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and process issues on the press and associated equipment to minimize downtime and maintain production schedules.
• Document production and quality information accurately, including run parameters, materials used, and any adjustments made during the job.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with workplace safety standards and company procedures.
• Learn and apply new procedures, equipment updates, and best practices as processes evolve.
• Collaborate with pre-press staff and other machine operators to coordinate setups, resolve issues, and ensure smooth workflow across shifts.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 2 years of experience in flexographic printing, printing press operation, or die-cutting.
• Hands-on experience operating flexographic presses or similar printing equipment.
• Knowledge of die-cutting processes and related equipment.
• Ability to use color-matching software and adjust ink formulas to achieve required color standards.
• Strong mechanical aptitude for setting up, adjusting, and maintaining press components such as cylinders, anilox rollers, sleeves, and doctor blades.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations and measurements, including reading measurements accurately and applying them to press setup.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining consistent print quality throughout production.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Capability to document production and quality data clearly and accurately.
• Willingness and ability to work afternoon, day, and night shifts as required in a rotating or multi-shift environment.
• Effective teamwork and communication skills to work closely with pre-press staff and other machine operators.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a unionized manufacturing or printing environment.
• Familiarity with robotic take-off systems or automated material handling equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting printing defects and mechanical issues on high-speed presses.
• Comfort working with large paperboard rolls and other heavy materials using appropriate handling methods.
• Openness to continuous learning and adopting new procedures, technologies, and best practices.

Why Work Here?

You join a permanent position from the start, providing stability and long-term career potential. After a three-month probation period, you gain access to a comprehensive benefits package with approximately 85% coverage for health and dental plans, supporting your well-being and that of your dependents. The organization offers a retirement savings program with an RRSP match of 2.5%, helping you build financial security for the future. You work in a unionized environment that supports clear structures, defined processes, and collaborative teamwork among pre-press and machine operators. The multi-shift operation offers opportunities to align your schedule over time while gaining experience across different production periods.

Work Environment

The role is based in a unionized production facility represented by a steelworkers union, working closely with a team of approximately 10–12 colleagues, including pre-press staff and machine operators. You operate flexographic printing presses, die-cutting equipment, anilox rollers, cylinders, sleeves, and robotic take-off systems, as well as ink dispensing and color-matching software. The environment is fast-paced and production-focused, with an emphasis on safety, cleanliness, and adherence to established procedures. The primary shift focus is the afternoon shift from 3:00 . to 11:00 ., but you are expected to be open to working all shifts, including days (7:00 . to 3:00 and nights (11:00 . to 7:00 . Premiums apply to afternoon and night shifts. You work on the production floor around machinery, inks, and paperboard materials, following appropriate safety practices and attire suitable for an industrial printing environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Brampton, ON.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $57990.40 - $57990.40/yr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Brampton,ON.

À propos d'Aerotek

Nous savons qu’il est difficile de trouver du travail, et qu’il est encore plus difficile de trouver un travail enrichissant. Chaque année, Aerotek met en contact plus de 180 000 travailleurs de l’industrie légère et de métiers spécialisés avec plus de 14 000 employeurs, aidant ainsi nos travailleurs à naviguer dans un marché du travail en constante évolution et à trouver des emplois qui correspondent à leurs objectifs, à leurs compétences et à leurs centres d’intérêt. Depuis 1983, nous offrons une variété de possibilités de carrière dans l’industrie nord-américaine, soit des affectations à court terme dans les entreprises du Fortune 500 où vous pouvez développer vos compétences, soit des possibilités à long terme où vous pouvez jouer un rôle important en relevant les défis des entreprises en matière de construction, de fabrication et d’entretien. Notre équipe de plus de 1 500 recruteurs chevronnés, répartis dans plus de 250 bureaux, travaille sans relâche pour permettre à notre main-d’œuvre de s’épanouir. Permettez-nous de nous montrer à la hauteur de vos défis et de mettre à l’épreuve notre philosophie « Notre monde nous tient à cœur » au fur et à mesure que votre carrière évolue.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco:
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Utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle (IA):
Nous pouvons utiliser l’intelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus d’embauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et l’évaluation des candidatures. L’IA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à l’aide d’outils d’IA.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.