Press Operator III

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

Job summary

The Lakeland Ledger is seeking a full-time Press Operator III to prepare and operate Goss Colorliner presses, maintain press readiness, and keep the pressroom clean and safe. This role requires mechanical aptitude, basic computer familiarity, and the ability to lift up to 100 pounds and push up to 2000 pounds.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with experience in web offset printing preferred.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Experience in web offset printing desirable; production experience helpful.
• Mechanical ability and familiarity with computers preferred.
• Ability to adapt to change, prioritize tasks, handle multiple duties, and interact with people patiently.
• Lift up to 100 pounds; push/pull up to 2000 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare presses for production and operate presses.
• Clean presses and pressroom; maintain mechanical readiness.
• Assist with daily production on Goss Colorliner presses.
• Maintain safety and quality in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Familiar with computers

Color vision

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Goss Colorliner presses

Job description

Press Operator III

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.