PROD Press Operator - Production - Pressroom/Prepress/Platemaking - 431

Lee Enterprises Inc; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A prominent media company located in Bryan, Texas, is seeking a Press Operator to operate printing presses for regional publications. The ideal candidate should be mechanically inclined, capable of lifting heavy materials, and able to meet tight deadlines. This full-time position offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and retirement plans. Join our team in a dynamic environment and contribute to community news dissemination.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Previous printing press experience preferred.
• Ability to distinguish colors.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Willingness to work night and weekend shifts as needed.
• Strong ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Prior printing press or manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate the printing press to publish regional publications.
• Load newsprint and make pasters.
• Set ink densities and maintain a clean area.
• Fill ink fountains and set folders.
• Plate making and maintaining a clean, safe press area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to work under pressure

Climbing ladders

Color distinction

Teamwork

Job description

Press Operator or Press Operator Trainee - Bryan-College Station, TX

The Bryan-College Station Eagle is hiring a full-time press operator to join our team to operate the printing press to publish the Eagle and other regional publications.

This position works with the team to produce print products according to customer specifications and within deadlines. Key duties include:

• Loading newsprint
• Making pasters
• Monitoring reel stands
• Setting ink densities
• Registration
• Filling ink fountains
• Setting folders
• Plate making
• Maintaining a safe and clean press area
• Other duties as assigned

The successful candidate will be 18 years of age or older, able to lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders, distinguish colors, possess mechanical aptitude, and have the ability to work night and weekend shifts as needed. The ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure is required. Previous printing press experience and/or manufacturing experience are preferred. Working conditions are noisy with hearing protection required. We will train those who show aptitude.

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, including medical, dental, vision, short‑term and long‑term disability, company‑provided life insurance, supplemental life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, generous paid time off, and paid parental leave for new parents.

Lee Enterprises is a major subscription and advertising platform and a leading provider of local news and information, with daily newspapers, rapidly growing digital products, and nearly 350 weekly and specialty publications serving 73 markets in 26 states. Year to date, Lee’s newspapers have an average daily circulation of 1.0 million, and our legacy websites, including acquisitions, reach more than 33 million digital unique visitors.

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

If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply at Lee Careers and search for "Bryan-College Station" or "Press Operator".