Press Feeder

**Join Our Dynamic Team as a PRESS FEEDER in Ottawa**

Are you an experienced Press Feeder? Lowe-Martin is seeking skilled individuals like you to join our team in Ottawa.

At Lowe-Martin, you’ll work on prestigious projects for some of the most recognizable organizations in Canada. You’ll enjoy a collaborative work environment that's healthy, safe and inclusive. We offer competitive pay and benefits packages and provide opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning.

**WHO ARE WE?**

Lowe-Martin provides innovative communication solutions that help our customers improve their communications and reduce their cost of doing business. We're a privately owned company that has been in operation since 1908. Our focus on sustainable growth has earned us recognition as the “Most Progressive Printer in Canada.” Our customers value our exceptional performance and awesome customer service.

**JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Maintaining all press functions on a 40” multi-colour press
- Carefully review job order dockets to understand specifications
- Confirm paper requirements for each job matching docket specifications including size and quantity
- Ensure that all required press plates have been prepared and brought to the press
- Set the feeder and load/unload paper in and out of the press
- Ensure that the inks are set as per specifications and fill the ink fountains as required
- Ensure there are no crop marks in the work and that all jobs have proper bleeds
- Clean the ink fountains as required throughout the day
- Assist with press wash up
- Have paper and supplies ready in advance of each job and for the next shift
- Notify the Press Operator and/or Supervisor of any machine defects or hazards
- Remove press plates and dispose them in the proper containers or gum plates as required
- Participate in regular preventative maintenance requirements for the press and associated equipment
- Monitor the chemistry inventory and notify management when supplies need to be ordered

**SKILLS AND ABILITIES**:

- Customer service and results oriented
- Meticulous attention to detail is essential
- Mechanically inclined with high manual dexterity skills
- Visual acuity with the ability to differentiate colours
- Able to lift or move up to 50 lbs.
- Able to stand for long periods of time and manage long hours of physical activity
- Able to function well in a fast-paced noisy manufacturing environment
- Able to work both independently and as part of a team to meet production and quality targets
- Strong command of the English language (oral & written)
- Able to work shift rotation of 12 hours a day, 3 days per week

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Completion of Secondary school or equivalent experience
- Previous experience as a Press Feeder is an asset
- Strong knowledge of printing substrates
- Computer literacy and related software proficiency
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
- Must hold or be eligible to attain Government security screening to secret level

**Lowe-Martin is an equal opportunity employer.**

**We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Let us know how we can accommodate you to participate in the recruitment process.