Please note: this opportunity is posted by Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre on behalf of the employer.
Main Responsibilities:
- Assist the First Press Operator with reviewing job orders and making the right adjustments to the press
- Assist with the make-readies, including washing up, mixing inks, hanging and pulling plates, and optimize the press for each job as required, while keeping waste of paper and supplies to a minimum
- Assist with the production of the print jobs including perform continuous quality controls during the printing process (incl. colour, registration, alignment, coverage etc.), make adjustments when needed
- Be efficient at paper feeding, delivery take-off and proper moving of printed products
- Perform maintenance tasks on the presses
- Assist and operate finishing equipment as required
Job Requirements:
- In-depth understanding of printing technologies
- Excellent attention to detail and strong trouble shooting capabilities
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, dead-line driven environment
- Ability to work with rotating shift schedules
- Good knowledge of prepress and finishing
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent team player
Ideal Candidate for this Role:
- a motivated candidate
- eager and able to multitask
- learn different types of equipment.
Number of Years of Previous Experience Required: minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role in the printing industry
Medical Requirements (ie. vaccinations): In keeping with community standards
Benefits: Yes
Social Interaction: positive work environment and terrific leadership
