Press Operator II
MediaNews Group•Concord, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking a skilled Press Operator to operate the Colorliner press at our Concord printing plant. This role is essential to our production process and includes everything from handling the newsprint rolls, preparing for operation, plating, running of the press, cleaning and routine maintenance.
Requirements
- Effective communication, both verbally and in writing
- Competency in press console operations
- Ability to read and understand markups for page location and color positions on all runs
- Specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
- High-school diploma or General Education Development (GED) degree
- Previous press experience required
Responsibilities
- Operate press units, including plating, setting ink and rollers, webbing, and operating controls
- Handle newsprint rolls and assist with newsprint warehouse and reel room operations
- Operate a forklift/clamp truck in a safe, competent manner
- Perform press maintenance tasks as assigned
- Work in a safe manner using all appropriate safety equipment, including guards and safe buttons
- Properly plate and remove plates, remove and install blankets, and purge black and color ink rails
- Achieve ink and water balances, as well as density targets during press runs
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- life and disability insurance
- 401k
- paid time off
- select paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
