Press Operator Nights - Tulsa

Lee Enterprises; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee Enterprises is seeking a TW Press Operator for the night shift at Tulsa World, a newspaper and print/digital media provider. The role involves operating and maintaining press components, loading pasters, and guiding webs through press units.

Training will occur during the day before night shift duties begin. Candidates should be comfortable in a fast-paced environment, able to read simple instructions, and work as part of a team to meet tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude is helpful.
• Attention to detail is important to maintain quality and deadlines.
• Able to read, comprehend, and write simple instructions and memos.

Responsibilities

• Load pasters and operate splicing sequence to prepare press materials.
• Mount plates and position web configurations according to job press order.
• Stir ink, monitor ink feed, and ensure printing units run smoothly.
• Maintain press equipment and clean during and after press runs.
• Complete setup and routine operations to meet daily deadlines.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication skills

Reading basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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