Press Operator I

Press Operator IGannett Publishing ServicesGainesville, FLWE ARE OFFERING $16.48 PER HOUR

The Press Operator position is responsible for running a Goss Headliner press. Duties include, setting black and colored ink, registration, maintenance, change rollers/blankets,feed web through press units, operate folder control pages/web alignments, loading and making pasters, and preparing production reports.Primary Responsibilities:

Operating machinery in the press department including reel stands, press units, folder, plateroom equipment, clamp truck, and press control
Performing work to provide high-quality products
Verify press layouts for reel stand setup
Load reel stands with proper newsprint requirements
Make proper paster patterns for various newsprint widths
Thread paper through press (requires climbing, balancing, stooping and reaching)
Fill out production paperwork
Spot plates for various press layouts
Clean plate cylinder and install press plates in proper positions
Inspect papers visually during press runs for correct color registration
Monitor and maintain proper ink and water balance during press runs.
Install and adjust blankets and rollers as needed
Monitor printed products for proper folder cutoffs and margin controls
Perform all ongoing maintenance activities: grease folder, form rollers, press drives, and
RTP's top off oil levels in units, folder gearbox, slitter drives and motor gear boxes
Insure quality on time products are produced daily
Meet all deadlines and goals as set forth by the manager press foreman and supervisor/PIC

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred