Press Operator I
About The Position
Gannett Publishing Services is seeking a highly motivated individual for a Press Operator I position at one of their regional print facilities in Wilmington, Delaware. This is a fast-paced manufacturing operation that requires basic mechanical and/or manufacturing skill sets. The Wilmington GPS group is looking for a full-time Press Operator I to assist with daily production on their Goss HO presses. The role involves working with a team to prepare presses for production, operating the presses or their components, cleaning the presses and pressroom, maintaining the mechanical readiness of the presses, and performing other assigned duties. Every member of the pressroom staff constantly strives to achieve 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. The contribution of every press operator is necessary for success.
Requirements
- High school education or equivalent
- Ability to lift/carry up to 100 pounds
- Ability to push/pull up to 2000 pounds
- Must be able to stand for most working hours
- Must be able to climb stairs on the six-level press structure
- Operators engaged in press maintenance and some cleaning activities will be required to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl
- Often 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
- 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
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
- Other duties as assigned
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
