About this role
Press Operator I Gannett Publishing Services Gainesville, FL
WE 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 controlPerforming work to provide high-quality productsVerify press layouts for reel stand setupLoad reel stands with proper newsprint requirementsMake proper paster patterns for various newsprint widthsThread paper through press (requires climbing, balancing, stooping and reaching)Fill out production paperworkSpot plates for various press layoutsClean plate cylinder and install press plates in proper positionsInspect papers visually during press runs for correct color registrationMonitor and maintain proper ink and water balance during press runs.Install and adjust blankets and rollers as neededMonitor printed products for proper folder cutoffs and margin controlsPerform all ongoing maintenance activities: grease folder, form rollers, press drives, andRTP's top off oil levels in units, folder gearbox, slitter drives and motor gear boxesInsure quality on time products are produced dailyMeet all deadlines and goals as set forth by the manager press foreman and supervisor/PIC Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred