Print Press Apprentice – Journeyman Track (Night Shifts)

Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Journeyman Press (Apprentice) at Gannett Publishing Services in Canton, OH. Learn to make ready, print jobs and set up for production while handling reel room duties and basic press operations. The role involves aligning with a press crew to coordinate plate and press tasks, ensuring timely production and quality.

The position is full-time with night shifts, weekends, and holidays on a rotation. Prior printing experience is not required; mechanical aptitude and computer familiarity are helpful,

Qualifications

• 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.
• Color vision is required.

Responsibilities

• Make ready, print job(s) and set up for production.
• Tow motor handling and plate room duties as assigned.
• Assist with plate, reel room & press operations.
• Work as part of a press crew to coordinate press and plate operations during a shift.
• Ensure on-time production, product quality and waste reduction.

Skills

Mechanical ability

Familiar with computers

Teamwork

Adapt to change

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Journeyman Press (Apprentice) at Gannett Publishing Services in Canton, OH. Learn to make ready, print jobs and set up for production while handling reel room duties and basic press operations. The role involves aligning with a press crew to coordinate plate and press tasks, ensuring timely production and quality.

The position is full-time with night shifts, weekends, and holidays on a rotation. Prior printing experience is not required; mechanical aptitude and computer familiarity are helpful,