Press Operator

Labelink•Mississauga, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Labelink is a North American leader in printing solutions and an essential service provider to the packaging industry, offering products such as labels, flexible packaging (pouches), shrink sleeves, and RFID labels. We are also committed to sustainable packaging solutions that support the ecological goals of our clients.

Requirements

1-3 years of experience in a printing plant
Good attention to detail, mechanically and technical inclined
Must be able to follow instructions and teachable
Good reading and comprehension in English and or French.
Methodical and organized person
Flexibility able to work weekend and overtime when required.
Efficiency; Observation skills
Must have good vision and able to differentiate colors
Excellent quality driven work habits
Able to lift 50 lbs and to stand for 8 hours in a shift
Good team work and attitude.
Willing to learn press operation

Nice To Haves

Will train

Responsibilities

Learn all safety features (nip points etc.) on the press as well as electrical and press components.
Read, examine and understand various section of the job ticket detailing the customer specifications to confirm components needed to set up the job.
Learn how to set up the press by installing: stock; die; mounting and setting printing plates on cylinders and anilox safely; install and remove doctor blades safely;
Learn how to key in codes etc. on console keyboard/touchscreen of computerized press.
Read operating procedure to ensure job duties and processes follow the quality management system and operates press accordingly.
Learn how to and runs 1 color, up to 6-color jobs and 1 ply.in the first 6-12 months.
Learn 4-color process and 1-2 spot colors.
Learn how to die-cut, troubleshoot and set tension.
Verify final proof approved by customer.
Identification of product on ticket (regular or pharmaceutical)
Verification of the related die on the ticket and proceed to die transfer to the appropriate press – removal of yellow circle on the board
Transmit tickets and records relative to the customer’s plates to press operator – removal of green circle
Perform wash-up as necessary and clean the press and remove accessories with the assistance of the Press Helper.
Learn how to remove components after press run.
Store and file plate records
Remove order from the board when printing is finished
Recover and clean cylinders and other components removed from the press.
Verify plate condition and proceed to storage
Does wash-up and cleans the press and components.
Matching of plate file with the related semi-finished product
Pick up dirty rags
Performs any other production related work assignment as requested by the Lead Hand or production management.