Newprint is hiring
Offset Press Operator - Printing with LMIA

Languages

• English

Education

• Master's degree
• or equivalent experience
• Graphic communications, other
• Mechanical engineering

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

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

Type of press

• Flexographic press
• Offset press

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 co-ordination
• 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