Press Operator I

USA TODAY Co., Inc.; Auburn (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is seeking an entry-level Press Operator I in Auburn, MA to support daily production on offset presses. The role includes preparing presses for production, operating presses or components, and maintaining a clean, safe pressroom while meeting production schedules.

This full-time position offers starting pay at $30 per hour with required night, weekend, and holiday work. Basic computer familiarity and mechanical aptitude are preferred; union membership is required under the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with or exposure to pressroom environments is a plus.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare presses for production and operate presses or components.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the pressroom.
• Monitor quality and optimize waste, including newsprint conservation.
• Assist with daily production and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical ability

Lift up to 40 pounds

Computer familiarity

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Web offset printing equipment

Job description

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a diversified media company with expansive reach at the national and local level dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. We seek to inspire, inform, and connect audiences as a sustainable, growth focused media and digital marketing solutions company. Through our trusted brands, including the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations, including our network of local properties, in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom, we provide essential journalism, local content, and digital experiences to audiences and businesses. We deliver high-quality, trusted content with a commitment to balanced, unbiased journalism, where and when consumers want to engage. Our digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, supports small and medium-sized businesses with innovative digital marketing products and solutions. USA TODAY Co. open roles are featured on various external job boards.

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Press Operator I

Gannett Publishing Services/USA TODAY CO

Auburn, MA

$30 plus per hour to start.

The ability to work nights, weekends and holidays are required.

The Auburn Printing Facility is looking for a full-time entry-level Pressman 1 position to assist with daily production on our presses. The work includes preparing the presses for production, operating the presses or any of their components, cleaning the Presses and the pressroom, maintaining the mechanical readiness of the presses, and other duties as assigned.

• Optimum quality of printed products.
• Observance of all scheduled start and stop times.
• Conservation of material resources, especially newsprint.
• A clean and safe working environment.

Requirements

This position requires a high school education or equivalent. Experience in web offset printing is desirable, although production experience of any kind may be helpful. Mechanical ability and familiarity with computers is preferred. Candidates should have the ability to adapt to change, prioritize work, handle multiple tasks, remain flexible and interact with people while demonstrating patience.

You must be able to lift/carry up to 40 pounds. A press operator spends most working hours on his/her feet. In addition to long periods of standing, a press operator is required to climb stairs on multi-level press structure. Operators engaged in press maintenance and some cleaning activities will be required to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. Visual acuity along with normal color vision is required.

This position is full-time shift work, which will include scheduled nights, weekends, and holidays. This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and union membership is required.

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where USA TODAY Co. employs employees. In addition, USA TODAY Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant’s disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individuals’ application for employment with USA TODAY Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact USA TODAY Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at [e-mail]. Applicants must be authorized to work in the applicable location. Applications from outside these regions will be removed from our system after submission.