Flexographic Printer

JOB SUMMARY:
The Printer Machine Operator reports directly to the Lead Hand. No position reports directly to the Printer Machine Operator. Most functions are carried out in support of Customer Service, the Production Scheduler and the Customer.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY:
The general responsibility of the Printer Machine Operator is to ensure continuous production of quality product in the most time efficient manner possible while keeping waste at a minimum. This position is also responsible for basic equipment maintenance, equipment cleaning and to plan ahead for upcoming orders.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Machine Set Up:

- Ensure that material for next work order is at the machine prior to completion of existing work order.
- Ensure that material available corresponds to material as detailed on the manufacturing order.
- Set up bag machine in the most time efficient manner.
- Reduce waste wherever possible.
- Ensure that proper artwork and ingredients match the work order
- Train new employees as required.

Run Machine:

- Ensure machine is running at speed indicated on work order.
- Machine speed on work order is minimum speed required.
- Ensure that the area around the machine is kept clean.
- Perform maintenance on equipment on a regular basis.
- Perform regular oiling and greasing of equipment as per schedule.
- Identify areas of improvement and/or increased efficiency.

Clean Machine and Surroundings:

- Ensure completion of Machine Pre-operation check (red book).
- Maintain cleanliness around workstation and work area as per Machine Cleaning Procedure.
- Remove and empty all waste containers to their designated bin (recycle brown or white or waste).

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

- High School Diploma.
- Flexographic Printing Experience
- Printing experience; plate mounting, registration alignment, colour match
- Water Based Inks experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

- Able to read, write and speak English.
- Have a basic mechanical understanding.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

- Scarborough, ON M1V 2V1 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Scarborough, ON M1V 2V1: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person