Press Operators

Lee Enterprises; Mechanicsville (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401K retirement plan with companymatch

Parental leave

Job summary

Lee Enterprises in Virginia is seeking a skilled Press Operator to operate and maintain our printing press equipment, ensuring high-quality newspapers and print products. The role requires strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot during production, with attention to detail and adherence to schedules.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and at least 2 years of experience, plus basic computer skills and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience operating printing press equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and diagrams.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet production deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain printing press equipment to produce high-quality newspapers
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical or technical issues during printing
• Monitor ink levels and adjust for consistent quality
• Assist with press maintenance and cleaning to ensure optimal performance
• Follow production schedules and ensure timely completion of print runs
• Work in a team environment with other press operators and support staff

Skills

Press operation

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Reading technical manuals

Basic computer skills

Attention to detail

Flexible hours

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Printing press equipment

Job description

Job Title: Press Operator

Our newspaper is seeking a skilled and experienced Press Operator to join our team. As a Press Operator, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining our printing press equipment to ensure the production of high-quality newspapers and print products.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain printing press equipment to produce high-quality newspapers
• Troubleshoot and resolve any mechanical or technical issues that may arise during the printing process
• Monitor ink levels and make necessary adjustments to ensure consistent quality
• Assist with press maintenance and cleaning to ensure optimal performance
• Follow production schedules and ensure timely completion of print runs
• Work in a team environment with other press operators and support staff

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years of experience operating printing press equipment
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and diagrams
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet production deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and quality control skills
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays

We offer competitive compensation packages, including benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.

EOE

Why Join Us?

Lee Enterprises offers competitive wages in a dynamic, interesting work environment with career growth opportunities. We offer an extensive benefit program that can be personalized to your needs. Our benefit program includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company provided life insurance and supplemental life insurance. In addition, we offer a 401K retirement plan with company match. We also offer generous paid time off to allow flexibility to balance personal life and work. This includes paid parental leave for new parents.

Lee Enterprises is a leading provider of local news and information and a major subscription and advertising platform, with daily and weekly newspapers and rapidly expanding digital products serving 114 markets across 25 states. Our core commitment is to provide valuable, intensely local news and information to the communities we serve.

Lee Enterprises is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We respect and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

For more information about Lee, check us out at www.lee.net.