Press Operator III

USA TODAY Co., Inc.; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

USA TODAY Co., Inc. in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Press Operator III to operate a Goss Headliner press, set ink and registration, and maintain production quality. The role requires handling press equipment, loading reels, and preparing production reports.

Responsibilities include ensuring color accuracy, adjusting ink/water balance, inspecting output, and assisting with routine maintenance. High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; equal opportunity employer; apply via

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate Goss Headliner press and related equipment.
• Set ink/registration adjustments and maintain print quality.
• Load/reload press rollers and blankes, align pages.
• Prepare production reports and maintain paperwork.
• Verify layouts and ensure correct color registration.
• Monitor ink/water balance during runs and adjust as needed.
• Inspect papers for quality and alignment during production.
• Maintain and perform routine press maintenance tasks.
• Load reel stands and feed web through press units.
• Meet deadlines as directed by supervisor.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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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. When applying to a position at USA TODAY Co., you should be completing an application on USA TODAY Co. Careers via Dayforce. Job postings directing you to complete an application on other external sites may not be valid. If you are a California resident, you acknowledge that by applying for a job with us, this California Job Applicant Privacy Notice will apply to our collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information. To connect with us, visit www.usatodayco.com

Press Operator III

Gannett Publishing Services

Gainesville, FL

The Press Operator position is responsible for running a Goss Headliner press. Duties including, setting black and colored ink, registration, maintenance, change rollers/blankets, feed web through press units, operatefolder control pages/web alignments, l 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

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.