operator, printing machine

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience
• Graphic and printing equipment operator, general production

Experience

5 years or more

Work setting

• Quick print company
• In-house print shop
• Commercial or in-house printers
• Manufacture
• Instant printing or multi-copying shops
• Printing shop
• In-house printing, binding and finishing

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Review work order to determine job specifications
• Set up and make adjustments to printing machines
• Operate and monitor printing machines during print run and make adjustments
• Provide customer service
• Set type for printing
• Maintain and manage digital database
• Determine requirements for hospitality services, signage, multi-media equipment, printing and other technical services, and arrange for and manage contracts for these services
• Arrange for project printing and publication
• Assist in the preparation of brochures, reports, newsletters and other material

Supervision

• Printing machine operators

Experience and specialization

Type of materials

• Paper
• Vinyl

Computer and technology knowledge

• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• Colour printer
• Adobe Suite

Technical or specialized editing

• Flyers or brochures

Equipment and machinery experience

• Computerized high speed colour copiers
• Laser printer
• Printing machine

Type of industry experience

• Printing and publishing

Area of specialization

• Digital media

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Overtime required
• Tight deadlines

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities