Press Operator I

USA Today • New Castle, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Gannett Publishing Services is hiring a full-time Press Operator for its Wilmington group at a regional print facility in New Castle, Delaware. This is a fast-paced manufacturing operation requiring basic mechanical and/or manufacturing skills. The operator assists with daily production on Goss HO presses, working with a team to prepare presses for production, operating presses or their components, cleaning presses and the pressroom, maintaining the mechanical readiness of the presses, and performing other assigned duties.

Pressroom staff work toward producing printed products of optimum quality, observing scheduled start and stop times, conserving material resources—especially newsprint—and maintaining a clean and safe working environment. The position pays $20 per hour, based on work-related experience. It involves full-time shift work, which may include scheduled nights and weekends.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to push and pull up to 2,000 pounds.
• Ability to spend most working hours on one's feet and stand for long periods.
• Ability to climb stairs on a six-level press structure.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl for press maintenance and some cleaning activities.
• Ability to work in confined areas.
• Color vision.
• Ability to adapt to change, prioritize work, handle multiple tasks, remain flexible, and interact with people while demonstrating patience.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of experience in web offset printing is desirable.
• Production experience of any kind may be helpful.
• Mechanical ability and familiarity with computers are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team to prepare presses for production.
• Operate presses or any of their components.
• Clean the presses and pressroom.
• Maintain the mechanical readiness of the presses.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Contribute to optimum print quality, adherence to scheduled start and stop times, conservation of newsprint and other materials, and a clean and safe working environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED