Apprentice Offset Press Operator — 15 Days PTO + Benefits

USA TODAY Co., Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days PTO annually

Full Time Benefits: Medical, Dental &V

Job summary

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is seeking a Press Operator (Apprentice) in Knoxville, TN to join Gannett Publishing Services / USA TODAY CO. The role involves setting up and operating the offset web press, following setup procedures, and performing basic preventive maintenance.

The ideal candidate has prior press experience on a similar newspaper press, understands color and offset printing, and can read and follow instructions in English. Fast-paced, team-oriented, and reliable under deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years offset web press experience.
• Reading and following instructions in English.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and team orientation.

Responsibilities

• Interpret press layout and web leads
• Make ready and operate offset web press
• Monitor printed products and adjust during run to meet quality
• Perform routine preventative maintenance
• Clean press after production run

Skills

Press operation

Team player

English comprehension

Basic computer skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Densitometer

Aurosys

PECOM systems

MAN Roland RegioMan

GeoMan press operation

Job description

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is seeking a Press Operator (Apprentice) in Knoxville, TN to join Gannett Publishing Services / USA TODAY CO. The role involves setting up and operating the offset web press, following setup procedures, and performing basic preventive maintenance.

The ideal candidate has prior press experience on a similar newspaper press, understands color and offset printing, and can read and follow instructions in English. Fast-paced, team-oriented, and reliable under deadlines.