Night Shift Offset Press Operator Trainee

Lee Enterprises Inc; Twin Falls (ID); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short and long-term disability

Company provided life insurance

Supplemental life insurance

401K retirement plan with companymatch

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Lee Enterprises is hiring a full-time press operator/trainee for the Twin Falls Times-News. You will learn and perform offset printing with a Goss Urbanite press, including maintenance and setting ink densities. Trainees shadow journey-level operators and work on a team to meet deadlines.

The job requires 18+ years old, ability to lift 50 lbs, color vision, and mechanical aptitude, with night shifts possible. Prior press or manufacturing experience is preferred, with training provided.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to distinguish colors.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Willing to work night shifts as needed.
• Previous printing press or manufacturing experience preferred; we will train those who show aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Load newsprint and prepare materials.
• Make pasters and monitor reel stands.
• Set ink densities and registration.
• Fill ink fountains and set folders.
• Plate making and maintaining a clean, safe press area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Color vision

Team player

Lifting 50 lbs

Night shift readiness

Tools

Goss Urbanite press

Job description

Lee Enterprises is hiring a full-time press operator/trainee for the Twin Falls Times-News. You will learn and perform offset printing with a Goss Urbanite press, including maintenance and setting ink densities. Trainees shadow journey-level operators and work on a team to meet deadlines.

The job requires 18+ years old, ability to lift 50 lbs, color vision, and mechanical aptitude, with night shifts possible. Prior press or manufacturing experience is preferred, with training provided.