Press Operator II

Gannett; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lakeland Ledger, a Gannett publication, is seeking a full-time Press Operator II to support daily production on our Goss Colorliner presses. Expect hands-on operation, press setup, cleaning, and maintaining mechanical readiness.

You will help ensure high-quality prints, adhere to start/stop times, and support a safe, efficient pressroom. Candidates should have a high school education or equivalent; machinist/press experience is a plus, and familiarity with computers is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds and push/pull up to 2000 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare presses for production and operate presses or their components.
• Clean presses and the pressroom, and maintain mechanical readiness.
• Assist with daily production on Goss Colorliner presses and support other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Computer literacy

Physical strength

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

Press Operator II

WE ARE OFFERING $22-$28 PER HOUR, DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE & SKILL LEVEL.

The Lakeland Ledger is looking for a full-time Press Operator to assist with daily production on our Goss Colorliner 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. Every member of the pressroom staff constantly strives to achieve the following goals, and the contribution of every press operator is necessary for success:

• 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.

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. 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 confined areas. Color vision is required.