Press Operator Nights - Tulsa

Lee Enterprises Inc; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee Enterprises Inc. is seeking a TW Press Operator for the Tulsa World pressroom. This night-shift role starts after an initial daytime training period, with responsibilities including loading pasters, mounting plates, guiding webs, and maintaining ink feed and press cleanliness.

The position emphasizes accuracy and timely delivery in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have basic mechanical skills, strong communication and teamwork, and the ability to follow policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Press or printing experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• Ability to work night shift after initial daytime training.

Responsibilities

• Makes paster patterns and operates paster controls to load pasters and operate splicing sequence.
• Spot plates according to job press order and mount plates into the slot, locking up accurately.
• Lead webs and guide press webs across rollers for intended press configuration.
• Stir ink, check viscosity and monitor ink feed functions during runs.
• Clean press and related components and manage ink spills.
• Set up and maintain press operation before and during runs.
• Meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy in day-to-day tasks.

Skills

Attendance policies

Mechanical skill

Communication

Teamwork

Reading and writing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Press or printing experience preferred

Job description

TW Press Operator - Night Shift

Tulsa World, a Lee Enterprises company, and print and digital media solutions provider for broadcast and traditional news media, is seeking a Press Operator. The Press Operator is a vital role in the production of our newspapers and various other print products. This position is on the night shift, but will have initial training period during the day.

Press Operators will be required to operate and maintain press components and controls, quickly grasp a thorough understanding of every facet of the pressroom, maintain a commitment to quality and work within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Makes paster patterns and operates paster controls to load pasters and operate splicing sequence.
• Spot plates according to job press order, mount plates involving reaching in and mounting plates into the slot lock up accurate
• Manually lead webs with different web configurations involving reaching in and over to guide press webs over rollers through press units, across superstructure rollers to press folder based on specific press configuration
• Stir ink, check viscosity and monitor ink feed functions to printing units before and during press run.
• Clean press, pipe rollers, press cylinder blankets with cleaning solvents and wipes up any ink spills
• Responsible for setting up and maintaining the operation of presses before and during press runs.
• Expected to handle routine job tasks on a day to day basis, maintaining accuracy while meeting deadlines.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to follow all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to attendance standards.
• Mechanical skill helpful
• The ability to effectively communicate and interact personally with staff, other departments and other employees of the organization professionally
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to read, comprehend and write simple instructions, short correspondences, and memos

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Press or printing experience preferred, but not required