Advanced Press Operator – Double Wide Presses

USA TODAY Co., Inc.; Rockaway (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is seeking a Press Operator II at the Rockaway, NJ facility to support daily production on double wide presses. The role involves setting ink, arranging reels, and processing plates under press management supervision.

Responsibilities include ensuring on-time production, press quality, and safety. Candidates must have experience with Mitsubishi or Wifag presses, color balance, reel room operations, and the ability to lift up to 75 lbs.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Mitsubishi, Wifag, or similar newspaper press operations.
• Understand ink/water balance and press quality standards.
• Read diagrams to accommodate color demand and ensure efficiency.
• Proficient in reel room operations including tensioning and roll delivery.
• Able to lift up to 75 pounds and work on a six-level press structure.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily production on double wide presses.
• Operate ink setting, reel setup, and plate processing tasks.
• Maintain press operational standards and safety.
• Support on-time production, quality and waste control.

Skills

Press operations

Ink/water balance

Color vision

Lifting up to 75 pounds

Stamina standing and climbing

Forklift certification

Microsoft Office

Reading press diagrams

Tools

Mitsubishi press

Wifag press

Job description

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is seeking a Press Operator II at the Rockaway, NJ facility to support daily production on double wide presses. The role involves setting ink, arranging reels, and processing plates under press management supervision.

Responsibilities include ensuring on-time production, press quality, and safety. Candidates must have experience with Mitsubishi or Wifag presses, color balance, reel room operations, and the ability to lift up to 75 lbs.