Precision Print Press Operator — Fast-Paced Production

Lee Enterprises; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Eagle, located in Bryan, TX, a Lee Enterprises company, is seeking a Press Operator to manage press setup, operation, and quality control in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include loading and aligning plates, managing ink feeds, cleaning presses, and maintaining logs for roll usage and production records. A High School Diploma or GED is required, with printing experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of company policies and procedures to maintain attendance standards.
• Mechanical skill to set up and operate press components.
• Ability to communicate clearly with staff and other departments.
• Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate on tasks.
• Ability to read, comprehend and write simple instructions and memos.
• High School Diploma or GED required; press/printing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manually pushes rolls to position rolls with hoist into auto splicer and operates paster controls.
• Spot plates according to press order and mount plates in slot lock up.
• Lead webs and guide press webs over rollers following configuration for each job.
• Fill inks, check viscosity and monitor ink feed before and during press run.
• Clean press equipment and wipe up ink spills as needed.
• Set up and maintain operation of presses before and during runs.
• Log Abinet roll numbers for tracking and consumption.

Skills

Policy compliance

Mechanical skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Reading/writing simple instructions

Press/printing experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Eagle, located in Bryan, TX, a Lee Enterprises company, is seeking a Press Operator to manage press setup, operation, and quality control in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include loading and aligning plates, managing ink feeds, cleaning presses, and maintaining logs for roll usage and production records. A High School Diploma or GED is required, with printing experience preferred.