About the job
Internal Job Title: Lithographic Head Press Operator
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Job Location: Ottawa, ON (145 Richmond Road)
Work Model: On-site
Work Hours: 3 days/week x 12-hour shifts
Job Status: Existing Vacancy
Salary: $63.41/hr
Position Overview
As a Lithographic Head Press Operator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the effective and safe operation of lithographic printing machinery. Your primary objective will be to produce high-quality printed materials that adhere to established standards. You will oversee press performance throughout production runs, proactively identify and address print and mechanical challenges, and ensure that the equipment is adequately prepared, maintained, and operated.
In this position, you will provide daily guidance and mentorship to press crew members, facilitate skill enhancement within the team, and foster a workplace culture centered on quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by adhering to organizational standards and legal regulations.
- Ensure that all mechanical, electrical, and electronic controls are functioning properly, cleaned, and appropriately adjusted before and after use.
- Exhibit mechanical proficiency with inking, dampening, printing units, and feeders.
- Delegate tasks to the 2nd Press Operator, Feeder, and Tender.
- Train and mentor junior crew members.
- Monitor product quality and consistency during production runs against reference standards.
- Identify and resolve printing issues such as picking, piling, ghosting, poor ink trapping, and register problems while ensuring safe press operation.
- Uphold quality results by following established standards.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

