Assistant Press Operator — Print Production Trainee

ANCHORAGE DAILY NEWS; Wasilla (AK); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

Anchorage Daily News in Wasilla, Alaska is seeking an Assistant Press Operator for a part-time role (~30 hours/week) at the Anchorage Daily News Press Facility. You will train on a web offset press, assist with setup, operation, and shutdown, and support post-press tasks as needed.

This entry-level position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to production schedules. The program anticipates skill development toward independent press operation with progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and interest in learning production equipment.
• Strong visual observation skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and learn through hands-on training.
• Ability to perform basic counting, addition, and subtraction.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to remain focused and work safely in a fast-paced production environment.
• Availability to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the setup, operation, and shutdown of newspaper press equipment under supervision.
• Learn roll tending, plate preparation and installation, color setting, registration, folder operation, and stack-down duties.
• Review job instructions and confirm page sequence, color requirements, quantities, and other production specifications.
• Monitor press operations and inspect printed products for quality, making adjustments only as trained and authorized.
• Assist with waste tracking, equipment cleaning, lubrication, preventive maintenance, and basic troubleshooting.
• Promptly report equipment problems, print-quality concerns, safety hazards, or unusual operating conditions.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Team player

Flexible schedule

Follow instructions

Job description

Anchorage Daily News in Wasilla, Alaska is seeking an Assistant Press Operator for a part-time role (~30 hours/week) at the Anchorage Daily News Press Facility. You will train on a web offset press, assist with setup, operation, and shutdown, and support post-press tasks as needed.

This entry-level position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to production schedules. The program anticipates skill development toward independent press operation with progression opportunities.