Printing Press Assistant (Flex Life Schedule) - Jobs in Innisfil, ON

Job Description

Join Team Tempo!Our Vision is to be the preferred partner of sustainable and socially responsible Flexible Packaging Solutions in North America.Tempo Plastics is an award-winning, fast-growing company, specializing in custom printed flexible packaging. With over 50 years of proven success, our 100,000 square foot, vertically integrated manufacturing facility, and certified to the IFS PACsecure standard, a GFSI recognized certification program. Our employees are committed to working hard and ensuring quality and production goals are met while maintaining operations. Tempo Plastics is conveniently located in Innisfil, Ontario, just off Hwy 400.We invite you to apply now! We are looking for full-time, permanent applicants seeking long-term employment at a reputable, safe and fun workplace with opportunity for growth and are more than willing to train!Generic Competencies:

• Effective Communication
• Adaptability
• Safety Consciousness

Functional Competencies:

• Planning and Organizing
• Operational & Technical Expertise
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Quality Orientation

Responsibilities:

• Check the scheduling board frequently to stay informed of any changes.
• Keep up with the solvents while a job is processing; refill solvents when they are low.
• Maintain clean ink trays and rebuild doctor blades when necessary.
• Assist the Printing Operator with color matching.
• Calibrate viscosities and check inks to maintain color.
• Top up inks as necessary ensuring there is enough ink to complete the job.
• Ensure the rag bins are emptied on a continuous basis.

Job Duties:

• Get dockets for jobs and prepare sleeves, inks and color stands for the next job.
• Order required film for a job using TORI.
• Check material before loading to ensure we are printing on the correct side.
• Obtain set up rolls and ensure wash up solvents are filled.
• Confirm sludge tanks have room for wash-ups; if they do not, pump the sludge out into drums and apply the appropriate label.
• Check aniloxes in the press to ensure color standards are met and get any aniloxes that need to be changed.
• Arrange sleeves on the cart to correspond with where they will go in the press; align the aniloxes and carriers in a similar fashion.
• Place inks in front of the pumps they will need to be connected to (where the open inks are connected).
• Upon completion of a job, speedy clean units that need a color change; place the pump in the empty can while washing up.
• Open caps to change the sleeves after racking out the units; as sleeves, aniloxes and inks are changed ensure blades are closed before pumping in new inks.
• Put drain hose into an empty pail while ink pumping to drain old solvent and ink out of the pump; turn aniloxe on and replace hose into ink to begin pumping process; ensure the film is spliced up and attached appropriately.
• Clean aniloxe rollers that come out of the press once the calibration is complete.
• Clean ink splashes on sleeve end, return to rack and get the next sleeves and inks.

Requirements (Job Specification):

• Grade 12 education or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to lift over 50lbs on a frequent basis.
• Basic mechanical skills.
• Basic knowledge of math and units of measurement.
• Proficient in the English language.
• Superior time management skills and excellent organization skills.
• Experience in the flexographic printing industry would be an asset.
• Safety conscious with the ability to wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Hours of Work:Flex Life Schedule: 12 Hour shift, 3 days a week working, Day- night Rotating shift7:00 AM to 7:00 PM / 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM shift(flexibility may be required to support off shifts)We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.Quick Apply

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