Position: Press Operator

Location: Aurora, On

Salary: $25.69 + shift premium for nights

Shifts: 12 hr rotating shifts (2 weeks days/2 weeks nights) some weekends

Job Summary:

To completely set up and operate a printing press and to train helpers and press operator trainees.

Job Functions & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for quality, production goals and their press helper.
• Set up and operate press which includes analysis of printed sample to sample
• Assist press helper in loading rolls of raw material and unloading rolls of finished materials.
• Reduce product waste.
• Complete tasks in adequate time limits, as to meet press daily goal and schedule needs.
• Complies with all general Company-wide standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and any job or department specific SOP’s.

• SOP’s may cover the areas of SQF, GMP, SGP

Qualifications:

• Mechanical aptitude / math skills
• Understanding of color charts – ability to check samples
• Understanding color laydown and overprint
• Read and understand docket information
• Analytical ability
• Operation of a printing press
• Excellent time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail is essential.
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Must be able to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands and be able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events

Physical Demands:

• Moving/Carrying ability, 50 lbs repetitively/frequently; 70 lbs intermittently for up to 5 ft.
• Lifting ability; up to 50 lbs
• Standing for extended periods.
• Bending, twisting and reaching
• Push/pull of up to 100 lbs.
• Extensive use of hands and fingers
• Use of step ladders

Working Conditions:

• Ability to work in a non-air-conditioned environment: hot conditions during summer months and cool conditions during winter months
• May have excessive walking at times up to 85% of shift
• Work around solvent/ink/glue fumes/other solvents used in printing manufacturing.
• Always follow all safety regulations and rules, including wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE):

Steel tip boots or shoes, Gloves, Hearing protection, Safety glasses, Cut resistant gloves/solvent gloves, Hairnets and beard nets

To apply please send resume to ptulaskar@averyhr.com