Pressroom/Printing - Press Technician

Position Type: Full-time, Continental night shift schedule
Location: Islington, ON
Division: Islington Printing

The Company:
Postmedia is a Canadian news media company representing more than 130 brands across multiple print, online and mobile platforms. Award-winning journalists and innovative product development teams bring engaging content to millions of people every week whenever and wherever they want it.

This exceptional content, reach and scope offer advertisers and marketers compelling solutions to effectively reach target audiences. We are always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our team.

The Opportunity:
As Press Technician you will oversee press production runs to ensure the highest standards of quality and efficiencies are achieved, your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Oversee and validate the set up and operation of your assigned heat set and/or coldest press.
• Proactively plan and prepare for the all jobs scheduled throughout production.
• Review the production order and ensure startup procedures at adhere to meet customer requirements. (layouts supplied, lap, stitch, checklist, etc.).
• Operate printing unites and folder on automated web press in a coldest and heat set environment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and housekeeping tasks. Clean sensors, check blankets, check folder, etc.
• Check the condition of your press and notify Team Lead of any required work orders.
• Communicate with co-workers and other departments for coordination of upcoming production runs.
• Fill out the Press production report.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience working with double wide off-set presses is mandatory and 3 years in a progressive senior role.
• Experience with Man-Roland presses is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability operating a folder.
• Sound knowledge of the science of print, coupled with proven experience working with quality control processes and preventative maintenance programs is essential.
• Superior organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive planning experience.
• Proven experience working in a deadline driven, pressured environment.
• Must be available to work shift schedules and overnight shifts