Press Tech I Entry Level Press Operator
Full Time Press Tech I Entry Level Press Operator with opportunity for advancement and growth. We will train. Mechanical ability is a huge bonus! Perform basic web press operation for our daily & weeklies newspapers. Great Benefits! High school diploma required.
Qualifications: - At least 18 years of age- Knowledge of requirements and safety rules of the Hazardous Communication Program in handling and using pressroom chemicals, helpful.- Must be able to climb up and down equipment - Must be able to perform repetitive motion in the forms of bending, kneeling, squatting, reaching and wrist movements as well as standing on concrete surface for long period of time. -Must be able to lift up to 70+ pounds and push/pull up to 100 pounds - Hand dexterity is also required and vision that provides quick and accurate movement of materials and quality control as well as accurate color definition
Essential Functions: Primary duties relating to press tech 1: - Use operating manuals to learn new tasks or procedures.- Be on time reporting to work.- Make specific effort to improve skills and knowledge.- Volunteer to help peers.- Properly use tools for job requirements.- Adhere to all MSDS requirements.- Properly dispose of trash and waste.- Keep area clean, wipe down press and stacker/count-o-veyor.- Observe press during operation to learn how to identify scumming, web breaks or any other malfunction that can cause a breakdown.
Primary duties relating to count-o-veyor/counter stacker:- Properly make adjustments to count-o-veyor or counter stacker for all types of publications.- Properly set up and operate tying machine or strapper.- Safely operate pallet jack and move palletized products.- Check page numbers and deliver copies to appropriate areas.- Properly jog and stack printed products coming off the press.- Be prepared, have all skid/carts and cardboard ready before the press starts.
Primary duties relating to press set up:- Attend and pass OSHA required forklift safety class.- Safely operate clamp truck in handling newsprint rolls in the pressroom.- Shaft up and place rolls in their proper positions.- Neatly fill color and black ink fountains.- Assist in the webbing of the press with an experienced pressman.- Properly mix fountain solution for press water system.- Properly operate paper roll rewinder.- Learn all applicable maintenance, which include but are not limited to:- Ink fountain cleaning- Water system cleaning- Cleaning pipe rollers- Running clean up traysBecome familiar with all safety regulations used in the department and develop safe working habits.
Drug and background screen required for final applicant.
EOE