offset press operator - printing

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

5 years or more

On site. Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Odours

Responsibilities

Tasks:

• Mount plates or cylinders and make necessary adjustments
• Prepare production schedules
• Fill ink fountains and control colour and viscosity
• Plan production methods
• Estimate costs
• Set up press and operate at slow speed to check samples
• Instruct apprentices
• 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

Experience and specialization

Type of press:

• Flexographic press
• Offset press

Additional information

Security and safety:

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye coordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player