Press Operator I

Press Operator I
Gannett Publishing Services
Gainesville, FL

WE ARE OFFERING $16.48 PER HOUR

The Press Operator position is responsible for running a Goss Headliner press. Duties include, setting black and colored ink, registration, maintenance, change rollers/blankets,
feed web through press units, operate folder control pages/web alignments, loading and making pasters, and preparing production reports.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Operating machinery in the press department including reel stands, press units, folder, plateroom equipment, clamp truck, and press control
• Performing work to provide high-quality products
• Verify press layouts for reel stand setup
• Load reel stands with proper newsprint requirements
• Make proper paster patterns for various newsprint widths
• Thread paper through press (requires climbing, balancing, stooping and reaching)
• Fill out production paperwork
• Spot plates for various press layouts
• Clean plate cylinder and install press plates in proper positions
• Inspect papers visually during press runs for correct color registration
• Monitor and maintain proper ink and water balance during press runs.
• Install and adjust blankets and rollers as needed
• Monitor printed products for proper folder cutoffs and margin controls
• Perform all ongoing maintenance activities: grease folder, form rollers, press drives, and
• RTP's top off oil levels in units, folder gearbox, slitter drives and motor gear boxes
• Insure quality on time products are produced daily
• Meet all deadlines and goals as set forth by the manager press foreman and supervisor/PIC

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred