Plate Mounter - 3rd Shift

Create value at TC Transcontinental.

At TC Transcontinental, we've got it made, and that's because of the expertise of our team.

We have been driving innovation since 1976.

Shift: 3rd shift, 11p-7a, Mon-Fri

Pay: $20.90 + .75 shift differential = $21.65

With approximately 7400 employees, TC Transcontinental is a leader in flexible packaging in North America and in retail services in Canada, and is Canada's largest printer. The Corporation is also the leading Canadian French-language educational publishing group. Respect, teamwork, performance and innovation are the strong values held by the Corporation and its employees. TC Transcontinental's commitment to its stakeholders is to pursue its business activities in a responsible manner. We take care of our team, support each other and cultivate a sense of belonging for all.

When your actions lead to success:

• Support and contribute to a healthy and safe work environment following all workplace regulations,
  policies, and initiatives, including reporting all first aid injuries, accidents, and workplace hazards.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable PPE and Food Safety policies and procedures, wear steel tipped
  shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, hairnets, beard nets, etc.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Prioritize jobs according to the mounting/production schedule.
• Perform tasks associated with De-Mounting / Plate Stripping:
• Carefully remove printing plate and Sticky Back (de-mounter equipment or manually) from the
  sleeve without damage.
• Operate Plate Cleaning Machine and ensure Plate Sleeves are thoroughly washed.
• Ensure printing plates are prepared and packaged appropriately, organized by package number
  and returned to the correct jacket in the designated area.
• Return Print Sleeves to the appropriate position in the rack storage system.
• Clean, inventory, and maintain plates, plate sleeves, bridge mandrels, and supplies.
• Perform tasks associated with Plate Mounting:
• Review and interpret work card and job requirements for sleeve size, mounting tape, unwind
  direction, etc.
• Retrieve and change cylinders/gears per job specification.
• Determine appropriate measurement and cut Photopolymer Plate(s) to size.
• Cut Sticky Back to specified length.
• Operate Mounting Machine safely and efficiently ensuring proper layout, register, and job
  requirements.
• Capture and record job information, plate mileage, to shop floor data collection system and/or
  appropriate forms.
• Inspect, prepare and label mounted sleeves for segregation and staging to the Printing
  department.
• Identify and eliminate root causes defects of plate issues to eliminate press downtime and waste.
• Assist in care and maintenance of equipment with assigned preventive maintenance tasks.
• Support and train new team members.
  * Participate in Continuous Improvement projects

When your expertise drives us:

• Reading and writing skills corresponding to the level of High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous manufacturing experience; preferably in a Flexographic printing.
• Computer literate
• Ability to perform calculations involving decimals and fractions
• Ability to read a ruler
• Ability to interpret work order and job specifications written in English
• Customer oriented
• Motivated and collaborative within a team environment
• Must be able to problem solve and communicate effectively
• Good work ethic; attendance and punctuality
• Effective communication, coaching & training skills
• Shift flexibility (off-shift and/or 24/7) and ability to volunteer for overtime to cover vacations and surge capacity needs (weekends).

When benefits really help you live better:

We offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support your well-being and help you thrive-at work and at home. Our offerings include:

• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives and retirement savings plans with company match
• Customizable group benefits including health, dental, life, disability, and travel insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee perks such as discounts on insurance, wireless plans, travel, and more
• Career development opportunities
• A dynamic, inclusive work environment where your voice matters and your growth is supported

EEO

TC Transcontinental is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws in the jurisdictions where we operate.

We are also committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and work environment-promoting dignity, independence, integration, and equal opportunity for all, including persons with disabilities. Accommodations, including alternative formats, will be made available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. For more information or to request an accommodation please contact talent@tc.tc.

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