Press Operator — Fast-Paced Newspaper Printing

SWVA Today; Lynchburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Destination Inc. is seeking a press operator to operate and maintain press components and controls in a fast-paced production environment. You will quickly grasp the pressroom layout and production demands while upholding quality.

You will read layouts, set ink densities, monitor real-time quality, inspect newsprint rolls, install plates, and keep the press and pressroom clean, complying with safety and efficiency standards.

Qualifications

• Basic PC skills and familiarity with production settings.
• Experience in a production or mechanical environment desirable.
• Experience in the printing industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret layouts
• Set black and color inks to density standards
• Monitor quality of products in real time
• Inspect newsprint rolls for damage and load as needed
• Place and install plates
• Maintain a clean press and pressroom

Skills

Layout reading

Press operation

Quality monitoring

Plates handling

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