Press Operator III

USA TODAY Co.•Des Moines, IA

1d•Onsite

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. To connect with us, visit www.usatodayco.com PRESS OPERATOR III Gannett Publishing Services/USA TODAY CO. Des Moines, IA Pressroom Tasks: Act as a lead operator for the following press functions Lead production and shift scheduling Reel operations: Request, deliver & stage newsprint rolls, set-up reels, prepare approved paste patterns for all roll sizes, use web kites/devices as applicable, monitor automatic pasters and/or make hand pasters assist with reel room reports as required. Unit make-ready: Prepare press configurations, check & prepare units for operation, spot plates, ink make-ready, web-up, conveyor set-up and folder set-up. Densitometer calibration and operation. Advanced press control and operations proficiency to reduce waste and achieve Optimum Quality standards which may include Press inch, start & stop, speed adjustments, CMYK ink & water balance, CMYK ink density, registration & compensation, web tension/nip & trolley settings, slitter adjustments, assisting with lost web recovery & press restarts. Perform all general press maintenance including cleaning & replacing blankets, wiping down press units, installing, checking & adjusting rollers, folder clean out, replacing cutting bars, and other press maintenance as specified. Lead with press operator training and development. Platemaking: Ensure timely and accurate execution of the following platemaking functions Lead production and shift scheduling CTP operations: Request, deliver and stage plates Perform equipment calibration and operation. Product make-ready: check, prepare & operate equipment to image, process, bend & sort plates. Document plate, chemistry and supply inventories. Safety: Always work in a safe manner and consistently utilize required safety equipment to promote top-of-mind safety awareness: Maintain a clean and safe work environment. Complete required annual OSHA safety training programs. Ensure all machine safety guards are installed, functioning properly, and in use. Immediately report any potential safety hazards, operational concerns and all accidents/injuries and near misses to press management and supervisors. Communications: Provide timely and accurate reports and information to the operations team and management. Immediately report equipment issues to management. Communicate scheduling needs to press management and supervisors Other duties as assigned USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where USA TODAY Co. employs employees. In addition, USA TODAY Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant’s disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individuals’ application for employment with USA TODAY Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact USA TODAY Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at [email protected]. Applicants must be authorized to work in the applicable location. Applications from outside these regions will be removed from our system after submission.

Responsibilities

Act as a lead operator for the following press functions
Lead production and shift scheduling
Reel operations: Request, deliver & stage newsprint rolls, set-up reels, prepare approved paste patterns for all roll sizes, use web kites/devices as applicable, monitor automatic pasters and/or make hand pasters assist with reel room reports as required.
Unit make-ready: Prepare press configurations, check & prepare units for operation, spot plates, ink make-ready, web-up, conveyor set-up and folder set-up.
Densitometer calibration and operation.
Advanced press control and operations proficiency to reduce waste and achieve Optimum Quality standards which may include Press inch, start & stop, speed adjustments, CMYK ink & water balance, CMYK ink density, registration & compensation, web tension/nip & trolley settings, slitter adjustments, assisting with lost web recovery & press restarts.
Perform all general press maintenance including cleaning & replacing blankets, wiping down press units, installing, checking & adjusting rollers, folder clean out, replacing cutting bars, and other press maintenance as specified.
Lead with press operator training and development.
Ensure timely and accurate execution of the following platemaking functions
CTP operations: Request, deliver and stage plates
Perform equipment calibration and operation.
Product make-ready: check, prepare & operate equipment to image, process, bend & sort plates.
Document plate, chemistry and supply inventories.
Always work in a safe manner and consistently utilize required safety equipment to promote top-of-mind safety awareness
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Complete required annual OSHA safety training programs.
Ensure all machine safety guards are installed, functioning properly, and in use.
Immediately report any potential safety hazards, operational concerns and all accidents/injuries and near misses to press management and supervisors.
Provide timely and accurate reports and information to the operations team and management.
Immediately report equipment issues to management.
Communicate scheduling needs to press management and supervisors
Other duties as assigned