Press Operator - Madison, WI

Lee Enterprises Inc; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee Enterprises Inc. is seeking a dedicated press operator to join the Wisconsin State Journal team in Madison, WI. In this role, the press operator will handle operations and maintenance of press components, ensuring product quality in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should possess basic PC skills, experience in production or mechanical settings, and ideally a background in the printing industry. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Join us to play a vital role in newspaper production.

Qualifications

• Must have basic PC skills for operational needs.
• Experience in production or mechanical environments is required.
• High School diploma or equivalent is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret layouts for press operations.
• Set inks to assigned density standards effectively.
• Monitor product quality in real-time during production.
• Inspect and load rolls of newsprint as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness in the press and Pressroom.

Skills

Basic PC Skills

Experience in a Production or Mechanical environment

Experience in the printing industry

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Wisconsin State Journal is seeking a press operator to join our team. Our press operator is a vital role in the production of our newspapers and various other print products. A press operator will be required to operate and maintain press components and controls, quickly grasp a thorough understanding of every component in the Pressroom, maintain a commitment to quality and work within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Essential job functions include, but are not limited to:

• Read and interpret layouts
• Set black and color inks to assigned density standards
• Monitor quality of products in real time
• Inspect rolls of newsprint for damage, load rolls and adjust controls in accordance with layout and production demands.
• Place and install plates
• Keep the press and Pressroom clean

Necessary Knowledge and Experience

• Basic PC Skills
• Experience in a Production or Mechanical environment
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience in the printing industry preferred