Press Operator III

USA Today • New Castle, DE

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Gannett Publishing Services is hiring a full-time Press Operator for its regional print facility in Wilmington, Delaware. This is a fast-paced manufacturing role assisting with daily production on Goss HO presses. The operator works as part of a team to prepare presses for production; operates presses and their components; cleans presses and the pressroom; and maintains the mechanical readiness of the presses. Other duties may be assigned.

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

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 web offset printing experience is desirable; production experience of any kind may be helpful.
• Mechanical ability.
• Familiarity with computers.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

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