Press Operator I

Gannett Co • New Castle, DE

83d • $20 - $25

About The Position

We have an opening for a highly motivated individual in the Gannett corporation at one of our regional print facilities. It is a fast-paced manufacturing operation which would require basic mechanical and/or manufacturing skill sets. The Wilmington GPS group is looking for a full-time Press/Machine Operator to assist with daily production on our Goss HO presses. The work includes preparing the presses for production, operating the presses or any of their components, cleaning the presses and the pressroom, maintaining the mechanical readiness of the presses, and other duties as assigned. Every member of the pressroom staff constantly strives to achieve the following goals, and the contribution of every press operator is necessary for success: Optimum quality of printed products, observance of all scheduled start and stop times, conservation of material resources, especially newsprint, and a clean and safe working environment.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent
• Three years' experience in web offset printing is desirable
• Mechanical ability and familiarity with computers is preferred
• Ability to adapt to change and prioritize work
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and remain flexible
• Ability to interact with people while demonstrating patience
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 100 pounds
• Must be able to push/pull up to 2000 pounds
• Color vision is required

Nice To Haves

• Production experience of any kind may be helpful

Responsibilities

• Prepare the presses for production
• Operate the presses or any of their components
• Clean the presses and the pressroom
• Maintain the mechanical readiness of the presses
• Achieve optimum quality of printed products
• Observe all scheduled start and stop times
• Conserve material resources, especially newsprint
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment

Benefits

• $20-$25 per hour based on work-related experience

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees