Press Operator (Labels)

DATA Communications Management Corp • Brampton, ON

8d • CA$30 - CA$37 • Onsite

About The Position

DCM is a leading Canadian tech-enabled provider of print and digital solutions that help simplify complex marketing communications and operations workflow. DCM serves over 2,500 clients including 70 of the 100 largest Canadian corporations and leading government agencies. Our core strength lies in delivering individualized services to our clients that simplify their communications, including customized printing, highly personalized marketing communications, campaign management, digital signage, and digital asset management. From omnichannel marketing campaigns to large-scale print and digital workflows, our goal is to make complex tasks surprisingly simple, allowing our clients to focus on what they do best.

As a Press Operator, you will be working in our Labels department, responsible for setting up and running a 3–8 colour rotary flexographic press (OMET, MarkAndy, Aquaflex, or Nilpeter) with UV and digital imaging capabilities. In this role, you’ll produce high-quality labels for our valued clients while maximizing efficiency and minimizing waste.

This is an onsite role working a Monday–Friday, two-week rotational schedule across Day Shift (7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.), Afternoon Shift (3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.), and Night Shift (11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.).

Requirements

• Secondary School (Grade 12) diploma or equivalent, paired with hands-on experience operating flexographic printing presses (OMET, Mark Andy, and/or Nilpeter experience is mandatory)
• Strong knowledge of flexographic products and press operations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Able to comprehend and use basic math
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience running shrink sleeves is an asset

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret production dockets to understand job requirements and set up the press according to order specifications
• Mount flexographic plates on cylinders, install dies as needed, and load print cylinders on shafts and set assembly into modules
• Select the appropriate anilox volume, fill ink trays or pumps, and monitor ink viscosity throughout
• Set impression of plate to anilox roll and impression cylinder
• Adjust die strike and impressions for construction across up to 4 die stations
• Regulate roll tension during press runs to maintain accurate registration between print and die
• Operate the press at optimal speeds based on job complexity and quality standards for roll-to-roll, roll-to-fanfold, or roll-to-sheeter production
• Troubleshoot print, ink, and registration issues to maintain quality and efficiency
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision coverage for you and family
• Company-matched pension program
• Tuition reimbursement to invest in your growth and career development
• Collaborative and supportive work environment where your ideas are valued and your impact is visible

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED