Assistant Press Operator Full Time

JOB POSTING – ASSISTANT PRESS OPERATOR
Press Department

Employer: Peel Plastic Products Limited, 49 Rutherford Road South, Brampton, ON L6W3J3

Overview: We are seeking skilled full-time Assistant Press Operators to join our team. As an Assistant Press Operator, you will be responsible for assisting the Press Operator with flexographic printing press set-up, maintaining ink pots and ink viscosity during the press run and maintaining cleanliness of equipment and area. The essential duties of his job are listed below:

Duties/Responsibilities:
• Reads dockets, sample board and schedule to determine run schedules
• Assists Press Operator with Press set-up; including changing inks, material, mandrels, sleeves, aniloxes and other parts
• Fills ink pots & maintains ink viscosity during press run
• Loads raw material onto press with lifting equipment
• Unloads printed rolls from press & straps onto skids
• Maintains cleanliness of equipment, and area
• Other duties as assigned
• Adheres to all Safety rules in safe operation & handling of equipment and materials

Skills/Abilities:
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to read and interpret English information and instructions
• Ability to lift 50 lbs unaided

Education/Experience:
• Prior knowledge of the print industry is an asset
• Press experience is an asset
• High School diploma
• Basic computer skills. Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel an asset.

Working Conditions:
• Noisy environment
• Exposure to solvents
• Adheres to Health & Safety rules including personal protective equipment.

Shift:
• 3 shift rotation, approx. 40 hours per week

Employment term:
• permanent position

Work Location:
• Brampton, ON

Language of work:
• English

Compensation:
• $23.50 to 28.00 per hour dependent on experience, with overtime and bonus eligibility
• Group health, dental, life, STD, LTD, AD&D benefits. RRSP match of 4.5%