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Job Title / FEER: Press Operator 73401
Number of Candidates Sought: 6
- Job Summary
Under the supervision of the production supervisor, the lead flexographic press operator ensures the autonomous and optimized operation of multi-color flexographic printing presses (up to 10 colors, F&K and Bost presses). They are responsible for the quality of the printed product, color sequence management, technical leadership of their team, and adherence to the establishment's production and safety standards.
- Main Tasks and Responsibilities
- Production Planning and Preparation
- Consult the production schedule, analyze the notes and comments associated with orders.
- Plan and optimize the work sequence to maximize the efficiency of the shift.
- Select and validate the printing materials (flexible substrates: PE, PET, BOPP, PVC, IML, aluminum, paper) and the inks suitable for each order.
- Prepare and document new color sequences and the selection of anilox rolls for new items.
- Press Startup and Operation
- Perform the complete startup of multi-color flexographic presses (up to 10 colors): mounting plates, adjusting cylinders, installing and adjusting doctor blades.
- Use the Access system (pre-press) to prepare and optimize the setup when the press configuration allows it.
- Make fine adjustments to pressure, registration, and color alignment throughout the run.
- Monitor and maintain continuous print quality; document and resolve quality deviations.
III. Colorimetric Quality Control
- Take colorimetric measurements using a spectrophotometer (X-Rite or equivalent) to validate compliance with the color standards of each order.
- Complete quality control forms (Quality Form) at startup and during production.
- Identify and correct colorimetric deviations; escalate non-conformities according to established procedures.
- Maintain traceability labels on all printed rolls.
- Technical Leadership of the Team
- Lead and coordinate the press assistants assigned to the press for all shift operations.
- Guide the team in resolving printing and production problems in real-time.
- Ensure the transfer of knowledge on startup and quality control techniques.
- Data and Inventory Management
- Enter inventory transactions (reduction, production return) into the Shop Floor Data Collection (PS) system.
- Record production times and downtime in the production tracking system.
- Manage print quantities to meet order requirements; document discrepancies.
- Identify and properly package printed rolls at the end of production.
- Maintenance and 5S standards compliance
- Coordinate and participate in press and line cleaning operations during and at the end of each shift.
- Perform first-level maintenance on printing equipment.
- Comply with and enforce 5S rules and current safety standards.
- Purge the line and initiate the next sequence at the end of each production run.
Professional experience: Minimum 5 to 7 years of experience as a primary flexographic press operator on multi-color presses (8 colors and more). Experience on F&K and Bost presses is a significant asset.
Essential technical skills:
- Operational mastery of multi-color flexographic presses (8 to 10 colors)
- In-depth knowledge of anilox systems and roll selection based on ink viscosity
- Mastery of colorimetric control using a spectrophotometer
- Knowledge of flexible packaging substrates: PE, PET, BOPP, PVC, IML, aluminum, paper
- Aptitude for documenting and using ERP production systems (Shop Floor Data Collection or equivalent)
Education requirement: Technical training in flexographic printing (or equivalent acquired on the job)
Language requirement: French
Start date: As soon as possible
Salary: $34.00 - $44.00 per hour based on experience
Paid vacation: 6%
Job type: Full-time, Permanent
Availability: Night shift
Job location: 1041 Bd des Entreprises, Terrebonne, QC, J6Y1V2, Canada
Benefits: Disability insurance; Dental insurance; Supplemental health insurance; Life insurance