Press Operator

Lee Enterprises Inc; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee Enterprises Inc in Lynchburg, VA is seeking a Press Operator to operate and maintain press components in a fast-paced production environment. You will read layouts, load rolls, set inks to specified densities, monitor quality in real time, and keep the press and pressroom clean.

Required: High School diploma or equivalent and basic PC skills; experience in production or mechanical environments is preferred, with experience in the printing industry a plus. EO E

Qualifications

• Basic PC skills required.
• Experience in a Production or Mechanical environment.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in the printing industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret layouts.
• Set black and color inks to assigned density standards.
• Monitor quality of products in real time.
• Inspect rolls of newsprint for damage, load rolls and adjust controls in accordance with layout and production demands.
• Place and install plates.
• Keep the press and Pressroom clean.

Skills

Basic PC Skills

Production/Mechanical experience

Experience in printing industry

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Our press operators are a vital role in the production of our and other newspapers and various other print products. A Pressman will be required to operate and maintain press components and controls, quickly grasp a thorough understanding of every component in the Pressroom, maintain a commitment to quality and work within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Essential job functions include, but are not limited to:

• Read and interpret layouts
• Set black and color inks to assigned density standards
• Monitor quality of products in real time
• Inspect rolls of newsprint for damage, load rolls and adjust controls in accordance with layout and production demands.
• Place and install plates
• Keep the press and Pressroom clean

Necessary Knowledge and Experience

• Basic PC Skills
• Experience in a Production or Mechanical environment
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience in the printing industry preferred

EOE