About this role
*Start on the Press. Grow Into an Operator.*
At Wedlock Paper Converters, we run a W&H Miraflex CI 8-colour flexographic press ? one of the most capable machines in flexible packaging printing. Our Press Assistant role is the entry point to our press crew, and it?s built as the first step in a real career path through Wedlock?s Training Academy.
This isn?t a sweeping-and-fetching role. You?ll be cross-trained in plate mounting as a core, independently-performed skill. Strong performers move forward to Junior Press Operator.
*Who We Are*
Wedlock Paper Converters Ltd. is a Mississauga-based manufacturer of flexible packaging and converted paper products, serving food and consumer goods customers across North America. We operate to GMP, AIB, and food-safety standards, and our press crew takes print quality seriously.
*What You?ll Be Doing*
You?ll work directly with the Press Operator through set-up, production runs, and changeovers. Here?s what that looks like day to day:
*Press Support & Changeovers*
* Assist the Press Operator with set-up and changeovers: stage plates, anilox rolls, and inks; support web threading and between-job clean-up * Handle, stage, and move materials safely ? substrate rolls, ink pails, plate cylinders, finished rolls ? using appropriate lifting equipment * Support basic in-process quality checks (visual inspection, roll condition, splice quality) under direction of the Press Operator
*Plate Mounting*
* Cross-train in plate mounting on the Miraflex CI press * Mount plates independently and proficiently to registration and quality standards * Verify mounted plates against work orders and artwork approvals before press start-up ? flag any discrepancies before the job runs
*Housekeeping, Documentation & Safety*
* Perform ink pot clean-out, anilox and press component cleaning, and 5S housekeeping around the press on schedule * Complete assigned production, waste, and mounting log entries accurately * Follow all LOTO, machine guarding, and PPE requirements; participate in GMP and food-safety practices
*What You Bring to the Table*
No prior press-room experience required ? we?ll train you. Here?s what matters:
* High school diploma (OSSD) or equivalent * Good manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude ? plate mounting is precision work that requires a steady, careful approach * Ability and genuine willingness to learn plate mounting to full independent proficiency within a defined training period * Comfortable following detailed work instructions and colour/registration standards * Able to lift up to 25 kg (55 lb) and stand for extended periods during press runs and changeovers * Basic computer literacy for production log entry * Able to work rotating shifts including days, afternoons, nights, and weekends as required * Reliable, safety-conscious, and comfortable working closely with rotating equipment * Prior experience in manufacturing, warehousing, or hands-on production work is an asset
*The Real Talk: What This Job Is Like*
* Rotating shifts ? days, afternoons, nights, and weekends are part of the schedule * Active manufacturing floor environment: noise, moving machinery, inks and solvents, variable temperatures. PPE is provided and mandatory * Physically demanding ? you?ll be on your feet, lifting, and doing fine motor work (plate mounting) throughout your shift * Cleanliness and 5S are part of the job, not extras * You?re learning from experienced press operators ? show up ready to absorb everything
*This posting is for an existing vacancy.*
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