GPS- Apprentice Press Operator

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

PRESS OPERATOR (APPRENTICE)

Gannett Publishing Services / USA TODAY CO

Knoxville, TN

Press operator (apprentice or journeyman) will be part of the press crew operating the press. They will set-up and operate the press normally but also involved with entry level preventive maintenance such as roller settings, cleaning units and changing blankets.

Ideal candidate has prior press experience on a similar newspaper press. Understand of color and understanding of offset printing. Must be able to read instructions in English and follow verbal instructions in English. Fast paced operation and must be good team player.

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

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years offset web press experience
• Basic computer skills
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to work varying shifts according to business needs
• Skilled in trouble-shooting
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills

Experience with the following is a plus:

• Densitometer
• Operation of a 2;3;3 jaw folder
• Tension control of multiple web leads
• Aurosys and PECOM systems
• MAN Roland RegioMan or GeoMan press operation

The Benefits:

• 15 days of PTO (Paid Time Off) annually, increases to 25 days after reaching 3rd year anniversary
• Full Time Benefits with the company the first of the month following your hire date. Medical, Dental and Vision