Press Operator I

Clay Today; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Gannett Publishing Services in Peoria, IL is seeking an Apprentice Press Operator to learn and perform printing tasks on the newsprint press. The role supports on-time production, quality standards, and safe operations.

You will join a press crew, work night shifts on a rotation, and must have a high school diploma; basic printing experience is a plus. Starting wage is $18 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in web offset printing desirable.
• Mechanical ability and familiarity with computers preferred.
• Able to lift up to 100 pounds and push/pull up to 2000 pounds.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotation.
• Color vision is required.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform printing tasks such as reel setup, plate processing, and ink setting.
• Coordinate press and plate operations to maintain on-time production and quality.
• Work as part of a press crew during assigned shift.
• Follow safety and maintenance routines for equipment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Press Operator I - Apprentice

Gannett Publishing Services

Peoria, IL

WE ARE OFFERING A STARTING HOURLY WAGE OF $18 PER HOUR

The Apprentice - Press Operator position is assigned to learn & perform printing related tasks that may include, but are not limited to: Newsprint reel set-up & operation; newsprint staging; roll preparation; plate processing; placing printing plates; basic ink setting; equipment maintenance; and specified reporting.

The primary objective is to support efficient press operations as needed to achieve & maintain on-time production, product quality standards, low waste, and operational safety. Works as part of a press crew to coordinate press & plate operations during an assigned shift.

Must be reliable, report to scheduled shifts on-time and ready to begin work.

Work as a team to achieve & maintain on-time press performance Work as a team to achieve & maintain product quality standards Work as a team to meet waste goals Assist with plate, reel room & press operations as assigned

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 100 pounds. Must be able to push/pull up to 2000 pounds (rolls of paper). 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 the six-level press structure. Operators engaged in press maintenance and some cleaning activities will be required to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. They often work in tight areas. Color vision is required. This position is full-time shift work, which includes scheduled nights, weekends, and holidays. Candidate must be able to work night shifts, weekends and holidays, on a rotation schedule.

Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Related Experience: Previous machine operation or maintenance experience preferred.