CAN - Operator - Press

Join a Team That Prints Success Every Day!
Do you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and take pride in producing high-quality work? We're looking for a skilled Press Operator to operate and maintain our 10-colour flexographic printing presses while driving continuous improvement and delivering exceptional results.

All Employees will support and contribute to a healthy and safe work environment by following all workplace regulations, policies, and initiatives demonstrating a high level of safety consciousness, strong communication skills and a drive for continuous improvement.

What you will do:

• Setting up and adjusting 10 colour flexographic printing press machines: Installing printing plates and cylinders, adjusting pressure and ensuring proper alignment and registration.
• Maintain a constant check on all running conditions of the machine and the job being printed.
• Watches for print defects or spills caused by a doctor blade failure and removes the current produced roll and inspects for metal contaminants least three times (few minutes each) for every printed roll utilizing the camera spot check detection system.
• Verifies the repeat length at the end of each print roll.
• Maintains proper ink viscosity, proper ink levels and flow of every ink pump being used, set up and maintain automatic viscosity control system.
• Checks that all rollers and B.C. dryers are working properly, clean & free of obstructions.
• Indicates all defects in a roll by using flags and reporting.
• Press Operator must be able to remove the defects before sending to next process.
• Checks the treat or saran coating of each roll after running a mill roll splice.
• Takes samples of each printed roll for testing, using x-rite to set, monitor colors to customer specification and future references.
• Ensures press and related areas are clean and in good order for the incoming shift.
• Perform all duties as outlined in the job description and any other duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor.
• All Employees will support and contribute to a healthy and safe work environment by following all workplace regulations, policies, and initiatives demonstrating a high level of safety consciousness, strong communication skills and a drive for continuous improvement.

Work Schedule:
This role operates on a 12-hour rotating shift schedule, alternating between day shifts (6 :00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.) and night shifts (6:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.) over a four-week cycle, with scheduled days off included. The rotation provides variety in your schedule while allowing time to rest and recharge between shifts.

Reports to working area at least 15 minutes prior to shift start for a smooth transition.

Physical demands include lifting up to 40 pounds, walking/standing for long periods of time.

Why This Role is Great:

• Part of a career progression path, allowing you to move into higher-skilled and higher-paid roles as you grow your expertise.

• Gain hands-on experience in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

• Develop valuable technical skills that set you up for long-term career success.

• Group benefits after successful completion of 3-month probationary period.
• Company incentive, events and ideas to improve collaboration and boost morale.

Who We're Looking For:

• Enthusiastic learners who are eager to develop their skills.

• Team players who enjoy collaborating and assisting others.

• Individuals committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Join us and take the next step in your manufacturing career!

Experience Preferred

• Minimum of five (5) years' experience as a Press Operator; Minimum of five (5) years relevant production/manufacturing experience

Education Preferred

• High School or better

Behaviors Preferred

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations Preferred

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility