Employment - Production Assistant
Production Assistant
City Print +
Full-Time
Weekdays
Description
City Print+ is looking for a Production Assistant to join their team!
City Print + is Cape Breton’s hub for Print Work & Promotional Products. We’re proud to be a 100% Cape Breton-owned and operated business. Since 1973, City Print + has been a leader in the print industry in Atlantic Canada. In 2017, we expanded with the launch of our promotional products and apparel division. Now offering a huge range of printing, signage, promotional products and branded apparel, our goal is to be a one-stop shop for our customers.
Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Production
Assistant will primarily support silk screening production, including preparing
materials and screens, setting up and operating equipment, and inspecting
finished apparel for quality and accuracy. Working closely with the production
team, the Production Assistant will also assist with embroidery, heat
transfers, large-format printing, and finishing and packaging of final products
as needed. This hands-on role requires strong attention to detail, teamwork,
and the ability to keep production moving efficiently in a fast-paced
environment.
As the Production Assistant, your key responsibilities include:
- Assist with silk screening, embroidery, heat transfer, and large-format printing production processes.
- Prepare and set up materials, screens, and machines for printing and embroidery jobs.
- Operate and maintain printing and embroidery equipment, ensuring proper functionality.
- Inspect finished products for quality assurance, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
- Assist in trimming, cutting, folding, and packaging of printed materials and apparel.
- Troubleshoot minor machine issues and report major problems to the Production Supervisor.
- Follow production schedules and meet deadlines efficiently.
- Assist in inventory management and restocking materials as needed.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas and assist with additional operational duties as required to help the team meet deadlines.
- Previous experience in printing, embroidery, or production work is a plus, but not required. Training will be provided.
- Strong attention to detail and quality control.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
- Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot minor equipment issues.
- Strong work ethic and ability to follow instructions.
- Good communication skills and ability to work well within a team.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new techniques and technologies.
- Regular physical activity including lifting, packing, moving, and staging materials.
- Standing, walking, bending, and reaching throughout the day.
- Ability to safely lift and move items weighing up to 50 lbs, with or without accommodation.
The perks of joining our team:
- Hourly wage of $18.75/hour
- Full-time position, 40 hours/week
- Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 8:00AM – 4:00PM
- Cost-shared comprehensive benefits plan available after three months
- Two (2) weeks of paid vacation, plus additional paid time off during Christmas break
- Paid sick time
- Employee training and professional development opportunities
Interested in applying?
City Print+ is a
diverse and equal opportunity employer that welcomes applications from all
qualified candidates of all backgrounds, gender, race, religion, nationality, status,
or ability. City Print+ is committed to the principles of equitable employment
for all and strongly encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples,
persons with disabilities, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQI+ community members.
We thank you for your interest, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
How To Apply
City Print + will be accepting applications for this position via email. Please follow the instructions below carefully. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.
Email Address: jobs@cityprintplus.ca Apply here
Intended Audience
This employment opportunity is open for: Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and temporary residents who are able to work for any employer in Canada (student permit, open work permit holders), unless specific eligibility criteria are noted in the above job posting.
Location Information
- Community
- Sydney
- County
- —
- Province
- Nova Scotia
- Country
- Canada
Opportunity Information
- Employer
- City Print +
- NOC Code
- —
- Experience Required
- No
- Available Openings
- 1
- Pay Type
- Hourly
- Pay Period
- To be Determined
- Remuneration Per Pay Period
- Estimated Weekly Hours
- —
- Start Date
- —
- End Date
- —
- Language
- —
- Posted on
- October 14th 2026
- Expires
- October 25th 2026
