Press Operator I

Agupdate; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Gannett Publishing Services in Gainesville, FL seeks a Press Operator I to operate a Goss Headliner press, set ink and registrations, and perform routine maintenance and reporting. The role requires loading pasters, ensuring color accuracy, and helping maintain production quality throughout shifts.

Responsibilities include monitoring press layouts, thread web through units, and meeting daily deadlines under supervision.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

• Operate Goss Headliner press and related equipment.
• Set and maintain ink balance, registration, and rollers/blankets.
• Load pasters, monitor color accuracy, and prepare production reports.

Job description

Press Operator I

Gannett Publishing Services
Gainesville, FL

WE ARE OFFERING $16.48 PER HOUR

The Press Operator position is responsible for running a Goss Headliner press. Duties include, setting black and colored ink, registration, maintenance, change rollers/blankets, feed web through press units, operate folder control pages/web alignments, loading and making pasters, and preparing production reports.

Primary Responsibilities:

Operating machinery in the press department including reel stands, press units, folder, plateroom equipment, clamp truck, and press control Performing work to provide high-quality products Verify press layouts for reel stand setup Load reel stands with proper newsprint requirements Make proper paster patterns for various newsprint widths Thread paper through press (requires climbing, balancing, stooping and reaching) Fill out production paperwork Spot plates for various press layouts Clean plate cylinder and install press plates in proper positions Inspect papers visually during press runs for correct color registration Monitor and maintain proper ink and water balance during press runs. Install and adjust blankets and rollers as needed Monitor printed products for proper folder cutoffs and margin controls Perform all ongoing maintenance activities: grease folder, form rollers, press drives, and RTP's top off oil levels in units, folder gearbox, slitter drives and motor gear boxes Insure quality on time products are produced daily Meet all deadlines and goals as set forth by the manager press foreman and supervisor/PIC

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred