Digital Finishing Operator

Position: Digital Finishing Operator

Reports to: Production Manager

Status: Permanent, Full Time

Shift: Swing: Monday - Friday Day/ Monday - Thursday Evening

Hours: 8 Hour Day / 9.25 Hour Evening

Location: Burnaby

NOC: 94152

Pay Scale: $22.64 - $29.03

A Digital Finishing Operator should be well organized, detail oriented, a strong communicator and enjoy a fast-paced high-volume production environment. They should also be able to meet the physical demands of their role.

The position is a permanent full-time swing shift.
- Day shift (Mon to Fri - 6:30 am - 2:30 pm) 8 hour shift
- Afternoon shift (Mon to Thu 2:30 pm - 11:15 pm) 9.25-hour shift, 10% shift premium

**CORE RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Setup cutting files in iPC to cut printed jobs
- Operate the Kongsbergs, ensure accurate and high-quality cuts
- Select the most appropriate cutting tool for the type of material to be cut
- Perform quality control on all work processed through the Kongsbergs
- Perform preventative maintenance to keep the Kongsbergs in the best condition
- Trouble shoot machine issues with technical phone support
- Coordinate with the Production Supervisor to prioritize the jobs to be cut each day
- Read work order instructions, raise any anticipated work order cutting issues to the Production Supervisor
- Communicate any digital cutting concerns to pre-press and print operators
- Ensure timely and efficient handover of finished work to the next production step in the workflow
- Manage the database of cutting pre-sets
- Maintain a clean and organized work area
- Record time spent and materials used for cutting orders
- Perform monthly inventory cycle counts of Kongsberg supplies
- Participate and support in continuous improvement and the development of best practices within and across departments.

Additional Duties: The above responsibilities do not imply that these are the only duties to be completed. Any other job-related duties and instructions requested by your Management Team are expected to be performed.

**SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS**
- Previous experience as a Kongsberg / Zund operator is an asset.
- High spatial ability is an asset to comprehend complex cutting work.
- Familiarity with a diverse range of large-format printing materials
- Physically fit, able to lift over 50lbs.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal.
- Able to work independently and work cooperatively as a team member.
- Knowledge of shipping standards, writing waybills and customs paperwork.
- Good math skills and computer competence.
- Ability to manage simple and complex projects under tight deadlines.
- Ability to multi-task and move efficiently between different responsibilities.

**BENEFITS**
- Extended Health and Dental (incl. of Vision & Prescriptions), Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability and Long-term Disability Insurance package
- Vacation and Care/Sick pay
- Group RRSP
- Profit Sharing
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Transit/Compass Card program

Hemlock Display Solutions is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to ensure our internal policies and practices recognize the value of diversity, inspire employee participation and are free of barriers for advancement. Our goal is to provide equal possibility for everyone and for every employee to feel safe, valued, empowered, and respected for their contributions to our shared purpose. All those who would contribute to the further diversification of our community are encouraged to apply.

Open Until Filled.

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

Pay: $22.64-$29.03 per hour

Expected hours: 37 - 40 per week

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Commuter benefits
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Burnaby, BC V5A 3L8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Are you currently permitted to work in Canada (Please also state your current status - Canadian citizen, PR, Open-work permit or student permit).

**Experience**:

- Large Format Digital Cutting and finishing: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Work Location: In person