Printing Press Operator
About the job
- Ability to print on more than three thicknesses.
- Ability to produce labels on more than two types of presses.
- Attention to detail.
- Excellent vision and ability to distinguish colors.
- Technical and mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to compare and match colors.
- Ability to use and interpret a spectrophotometer.
- Ability to train and teach junior press operators.
- Compliance with specific occupational health and safety rules.
- Review customer specifications on work orders and ensure all accessories and materials meet those specifications.
- Operate presses of different formats, color counts, and characteristics to produce quality labels.
- Review work orders to determine print quantities.
- Prepare presses for production by installing anilox rollers and blades, cylinders with plates, the fountain, hoses, and ink.
- Enter production parameters into the workstation terminal.
- Conduct a print test, take a label sample, obtain team-lead approval, adjust colors according to instructions and order specifications, and complete a specification-conformity report for approval by a colleague or team lead.
- Operate the press and make necessary adjustments to ensure ink is properly calibrated and the correct text is printed throughout production.
- Record data throughout the process and prepare a final report.
- Perform daily maintenance on presses and production equipment.
- Clean the press and remove accessories with the press assistant.
- Keep presses and workstations clean and organized according to the 5S principles.
- Provide technical support and advice to press operators as needed.
- Train and mentor junior press operators.
- Perform other related duties.
About the company
Labelink manufactures commercial printing and packaging solutions, including pressure-sensitive labels, boxes (flat carton or plastic), flexible packaging, shrink sleeves, RFID labels, and business forms, as well as publishing, direct mail, and marketing programs. It operates 11 plants across Canada and the United States, delivering design-through-production services as a one-stop shop with a consultative approach supported by business intelligence. Its differentiator is an integrated product range paired with analytics and a regional footprint that enables coordinated packaging, labeling, and marketing programs for many brands. Its goal is to be a trusted partner that streamline customers’ packaging, labeling, publishing, and marketing needs through integrated solutions and data-driven guidance.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Montreal, Canada
Founded
2004
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Granby construction, announced September 23, 2024, expands capacity for labels and flexible packaging.
- l’Empreinte and Litho Québec broaden Labelink into cartons, commercial print, and publishing.
- Labelink’s 390 employees and 3,000 customers create cross-sell leverage across North America.
What critics are saying
- Acquisition integration across 13 plants strains quality, systems, and customer retention through 2026.
- Granby’s $15 million plant demands volume growth fast, or returns collapse by 2027.
- Private-equity-style consolidation in labels rewards scale; a failed deal cadence breaks Labelink’s growth story.
What makes Labelink unique
- Labelink runs 13 plants across Canada and the U.S. after Litho Québec, April 2026.
- Its 15th acquisition, l’Empreinte on September 8, 2025, adds folding cartons and direct mail.
- Brad Miller became U.S. president in April 2025, sharpening cross-border acquisition execution.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Training Programs
- Professional Development Budget
- Performance Bonus