Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Bachelor's degree
- or equivalent experience
Experience
5 years or more
Work setting
- Urban area
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Mount plates or cylinders and make necessary adjustments
- Prepare production schedules
- 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
- Review job orders to determine job specifications such as production time, colour sequence and quantities required, and advise press crew of these specifications
- Inspect film for defects in developing and printing
- Coach and instruct apprentices
- Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
Experience and specialization
Type of press
- Web press
- Flexographic press
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Work under pressure
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
- Fast-paced environment
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Ear plugs
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Long term benefits
- Life insurance
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Travel insurance