Progressive Development Technician

Position: Progressive Development Technician (PDT) 
Position Type: Full-time, 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:

To work in a press department with a large double wide ManRoland Colorman press.  As a progressive Development Technician (PDT), you will support the Press Department by fulfilling the necessary roles on a shift to meet production requirements, including replacing personnel on vacation, unscheduled absences or supporting another person to ensure the operation is successful.  You will be responsible for fulfilling the following roles when required.  Responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

• Press assistant
• Roll Technician
• Gammerler Operator
• Press Tech II

Qualifications:

• Preferancw will be given to those who have acquired vast knowledge of the various roles throughout the Press department, noted above.
• Superior organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks to support the press production environment, with a focus on safety and quality.
• Possess strong mechanical ability
• Lifting, up to 50 lbs; repetitive

Health & Safety

• Know what to do in case of emergency
• Follow H&S rules, regulations and equipment safety guidelines
  • Lock out Tag out/ Confined Space policy, etc.
• Know how to use emergency stop buttons
• Identify safety hazards and inform shift manager on duty
• Participate in any and all training provided by the Company

Environmental Responsibilities

• Recycle in appropriate containers
• All cardboard/boxes
• All paper
• All expired cores

Teamwork

• Initiate support to other members of the crew when assistance is needed in order to meet production requirements (ex. other Press lines, Reel Stands, Gammerler, maintenance, housekeeping, tow motor etc.)
• Share best practices with other Press crews
• Assist in preparing for following productions

Maintenance/Housekeeping

• Ensure daily maintenance is performed on all equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance as per schedule or as required
• Report equipment problems and breakdowns to maintenance personnel during the shift as well as to the shift manager on duty

Qualifications:

• 3 years previous experience preparing rolls, operating reel stands, running a Gammerler Stacker, spotting plates and setting colour on a double wide printing press.
• Knowledge of customer requirements
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations according to M.O.L. requirements
• Communication skills
• Time Management skills
• Attention to Detail
• Organizational skills
• Able to work in a deadline driven work environment
• Safety oriented
• Knowledge of Reel stands, Aurosys, Gammerler Stackers, material handling equipment
• Quality conscious with a keen eye for non-conforming consumables
• Tow Motor/Clamp Truck and Walkie Rider License
• Knowledge of Windows operating systems

The successful candidate must be able to work shifts in a 24 hour / 7 day a week environment.