Machine Operator

**Job Title**:Machine Operator

**Employee Classification**: Full-Time, Day Shift & Afternoon Shift

**Location**: Kitchener, Ontario

**Start Date**: Immediate

Are you someone who has previous experience with printing, mailing or bindery operations? We are looking for people who have a positive attitude, willingness to learn and enjoy a stimulating and fast-paced environment. We offer training onsite with opportunities for growth in a culturally inclusive atmosphere. Cober is a family owned business operating over 105 years and has expanded to three locations in Ontario with more than 180 employees. We are one of Canada’s largest commercial printers and ship over 2 million orders a month We are proud of our technical innovations and are constantly investing in our manufacturing capabilities.

**Why Choose Cober?**
- Eligible for comprehensive Family Health Care after 90 days
- Vision & Dental coverage
- Stable secure employment (a company who has grown during the pandemic)
- Overtime available
- Referral bonus program
- Lunches, contests and fun events hosted by our Culture Club

**Job Summary**:
This position will report to the Director of Manufacturing. They will be responsible for completing various folding, bindery, cutting and trimming operations for press and digital-press in compliance with job specifications and company quality standards. The Machine Operator works closely with other production staff members to finish any cutting specifications listed on the project. They perform routine maintenance on all workstation equipment to ensure optimum output.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Perform all machine functions including set up and operation of the cutter with an electronic eye to control timing of cutting blades on the designated cutting spot.
- Thread ends of material through feed rollers, and align material against machine guides.
- Complete set up and operation of the folder to fold, slit, and score printed sheets into signatures for binding.
- Feed product into machines and perform visual inspections of cut material for defects.
- Operate shrink wrap machine, wrap products in plastic, pack completed projects in boxes and tape shut properly. Load material onto skids prior to shipping to the client**.**:

- Run samples to verify size and ensure the product is straight and any image area is lined up properly, adjusting machine settings when necessary.
- Monitor the quality of the product on a constant basis. Address malfunctions such as jamming, wrinkling or tearing of material and stop machine to make adjustments as required.
- Load cut/folded product onto skids to move to the next production work area.
- Clean and maintain equipment and work area, sorting rejects as needed.

**Qualifications and Skills**:

- Experience in machine operations
- Preferred experience in the use of hand tools
- Previous experience in print industry considered an asset
- Willingness to learn a multitude of machine methods to handle the variety of products & services we offer
- Able to read, write, speak and understand English fluently
- Patient and positive attitude
- Effective team player and independent worker
- Ability to repeatedly lift up to 50 lbs
- Stand and walk up to 8 hours or more per day

Cober Printing Limited is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and barrier-free work environment. Through a diverse and inclusive workforce we aim to combat inequity and have a positive impact both with our staff and our community, beginning with our hiring process. If, at any time during the evaluation process, you require accommodation, please use the contact information to make arrangements for specialized accommodation. Any information received regarding accommodation will be kept confidential.

Day Shift - 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday

Afternoon Shift - 4:00pm - 2:30am, Monday - Thursday