Press Operator I
About The Position
USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a diversified media company with expansive reach at the national and local level dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. We seek to inspire, inform, and connect audiences as a sustainable, growth focused media and digital marketing solutions company. Through our trusted brands, including the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations, including our network of local properties, in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom, we provide essential journalism, local content, and digital experiences to audiences and businesses. We deliver high-quality, trusted content with a commitment to balanced, unbiased journalism, where and when consumers want to engage. Our digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, supports small and medium-sized businesses with innovative digital marketing products and solutions. USA TODAY Co. open roles are featured on various external job boards. When applying to a position at USA TODAY Co., you should be completing an application on USA TODAY Co. Careers via Dayforce. Job postings directing you to complete an application on other external sites may not be valid. If you are a California resident, you acknowledge that by applying for a job with us, this California Job Applicant Privacy Notice will apply to our collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information. To connect with us, visit www.usatodayco.com Press Operator I Gannett Publishing Services Wilmington, Delaware “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” This position is Full Time and will offer $20 per hour based on work-related experience. The Wilmington GPS group is looking for a full-time Press Operator I to assist with daily production on our Goss HO presses. The work includes working with a team to prepare the presses for production, operates the presses or any of their components, cleans the presses and the pressroom, maintains 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. ·A clean and safe working environment.
Requirements
- High school education or equivalent.
- Ability to adapt to change.
- Ability to prioritize work.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks.
- Ability to 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.
- Spend most working hours on feet.
- Climb stairs on the six-level press structure.
- Stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl (for maintenance and cleaning).
- Work in confined areas.
- Color vision is required.
Nice To Haves
- Three years’ experience in web offset printing.
- Production experience of any kind.
- Mechanical ability.
- Familiarity with computers.
Responsibilities
- Assist with daily production on Goss HO presses.
- Work with a team to 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.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Achieve optimum quality of printed products.
- Observe all scheduled start and stop times.
- Conserve material resources, especially newsprint.
- Contribute to a clean and safe working environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
