Press Operator

C & S Employment Solutions; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

C&S Employment Solutions is seeking a full-time Press Operator in Jefferson City. The role involves operating an offset newspaper press, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring quality control during production. Ideal candidates will possess mechanical skills, the ability to work under deadlines, and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn all aspects of operating an offset newspaper press.
• Knowledge of ink mixing and process color procedures.
• Basic mechanical and computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the offset newspaper press.
• Mix inks and ensure proper color registration.
• Perform routine maintenance including cleaning and adjustments.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Communication

Ability to work under deadlines

Job description

C&S has an immediate opening for a full-time, temp-to-hire Press Operator in Jefferson City

Salary/hours for Press Operator: $18/hr.; night shift

Responsibilities for Press Operator:

• spotting plates on press and installing plates on plate cylinders; operating console, adjusting roller settings and MPCS press control
• make runs in web leads and make paster preparations following press layout; loads reels with 500-2,000 lbs. newsprint rolls and removes 50-80 lb. cores from press
• perform routine maintenance of press including oiling, greasing, replacing and packing blankets; adjusts impression and other maintenance as assigned
• mix inks and follow process color procedures including placing ink in proper fountains, setting and adjusting black and color inks and registering plates; includes operating water and color controls; inspect paper visually during run to correct ink and water distribution and color registration
• clean press units, folders, reels, cylinders, blankets and rollers

Requirements for Press Operator

• knowledge or the ability to learn all aspects of operating an offset newspaper press
• knowledge of ink mixing and process color procedures
• basic mechanical and computer skills required
• ability to communicate and work in close proximity to others for extended periods of time
• ability to work under deadline driven conditions
• ability to lift, push/pull and/or carry up to 90 pounds
• ability to stand during shift as well as kneel, twist, bend and use ladders as needed

Apply online (including resume) at csemployment.com and/or at 1731 Southridge Drive, Jefferson City. Questions can be directed to 573-635-9295.