Apprentice Press Operator - Offset Web Printing Growth

Clay Today; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 15 days

PTO 25 days after 3 years

Full benefits: medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Gannett Publishing Services / USA TODAY CO in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Press Operator (Apprentice) to join the press crew. You will set-up and operate the offset web press, with entry level preventive maintenance tasks.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years offset web press experience, understand color, and can read and follow English instructions. This role requires flexibility to varying shifts and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years offset web press experience.
• Must be able to read instructions in English and follow verbal instructions in English.
• Must be able to work varying shifts according to business needs.
• Knowledge of color and understanding of offset printing would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Interpret press layout and web leads
• Make ready and operate offset web press
• Monitor printed products and make adjustments as needed during press run to ensure they meet quality standards
• Perform routine preventative maintenance
• Clean press after production run

Skills

Team player

English reading

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Densitometer

PECOM systems

Aurosys

MAN Roland RegioMan/GeoMan

2;3;3 jaw folder

Job description

Gannett Publishing Services / USA TODAY CO in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Press Operator (Apprentice) to join the press crew. You will set-up and operate the offset web press, with entry level preventive maintenance tasks.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years offset web press experience, understand color, and can read and follow English instructions. This role requires flexibility to varying shifts and strong teamwork.