Press Operator

Advance Local; False Pass (AK); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Job summary

Advance Local is seeking a Press Operator for our commercial print operation. The role involves operating and maintaining the Goss Colorliner press, with 4+ years of offset printing experience preferred.

You will work on a night shift with weekends and holidays, in a production environment with required PPE. We offer competitive pay ($30-$32/hr), medical/dental/vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, and an employee assistance program.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of offset printing experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of operating a daily newspaper offset press is beneficial.
• Supplemental training in the printing trade is preferred.
• Ability to set color, adjust registration, plates, lead sheets, and reel room equipment.
• Mechanical and troubleshooting skills with computer and math proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the press on an assigned shift as part of the press crew.
• Work in a deadline-driven, team environment with flexibility for night shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Ensure safe operation with PPE in a production environment.
• Lift up to 80 lbs and move rolls of newsprint on carts.

Skills

Offset printing

Team environment

Job description

Job Description

Strengthening and empowering all of the communities we serve.

We're seeking a press operator to join our commercial print operation. We offer competitive pay and generous paid time off program along with immediate participation in 401k plan with company match. Other benefits include choice of three medical plans, dental, vision, life insurance, and a variety of optional participation programs.

The pay rate for this position is $30 - $32/hr.

Are you an experienced Press Operator seeking a new opportunity? Our commercial print facility is home to our well maintained and latest vintage Goss Colorliner Press consisting of 8 - 4/4 Towers and 3 Goss 160PG Sovereign Rotary folders. The Press Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining the press on an assigned shift as part of the crew in printing newspaper products. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of offset printing experience, or a combination of education and experience demonstrating the ability to perform the job. Candidates with knowledge of all aspects of operating a daily newspaper offset printing press is beneficial, along with holding supplemental training in the printing trade. Other skills include ability to set color, registration, make and install plates, lead sheets and operate reel room equipment. Candidates should have demonstrated mechanical and troubleshoot ability, along with relevant computer and math skills. You must have the ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven, team environment.

This position requires ability to work a flexible schedule as necessary. Position requires night shift, weekends and holiday work. This position is located primarily in a production environment with elevated noise levels requiring personal protective equipment. Physical nature of job requires ability to stand throughout shift, use of stairs, ability to lift up to 80 lbs and ability to move rolls of newsprint on carts. In addition, correct color vision for checking color quality of products is critical.

Additional Information

Advance Local Media offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package with affordable options for your healthcare including medical, dental and vision plans, mental health support options, flexible spending accounts, fertility assistance, a competitive 401(k) plan to help plan for your future, generous paid time off, paid parental and caregiver leave and an employee assistance program to support your work/life balance, optional legal assistance, life insurance options, as well as flexible holidays to honor cultural diversity.

Advance Local Media is one of the largest media groups in the United States, which operates the leading news and information companies in more than 20 cities, reaching 52+ million people monthly with our quality, real-time journalism and community engagement. Our company is built upon the values of Integrity, Customer-first, Inclusiveness, Collaboration and Forward-looking. For more information about Advance Local, please visit www.advancelocal.com .

Advance Local Media includes MLive Media Group, Advance Ohio, Alabama Media Group, NJ Advance Media, Advance Media NY, MassLive Media, Oregonian Media Group, Staten Island Media Group, PA Media Group, ZeroSum, Headline Group, Adpearance, Advance Aviation, Advance Healthcare, Advance Education, Advance Originals, Advance Recruitment, Advance Travel & Tourism, BookingsCloud, Catalyst IQ, Cloud Theory, Fox Dealer, Hoot Interactive, Search Optics, Subtext.

Advance Local Media is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Advance Local Media does not provide sponsorship for work visas or employment authorization in the United States. Only candidates who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered for this position.