Press Operator III

PRESS OPERATOR III

Gannett Publishing Services/USA TODAY CO.

Des Moines, IA

Pressroom Tasks:

• Act as a lead operator for the following press functions
• Lead production and shift scheduling

• Reel operations: Request, deliver & stage newsprint rolls, set-up reels, prepare approved paste patterns for all roll sizes, use web kites/devices as applicable, monitor automatic pasters and/or make hand pasters assist with reel room reports as required.
• Unit make-ready: Prepare press configurations, check & prepare units for operation, spot plates, ink make-ready, web-up, conveyor set-up and folder set-up.
• Densitometer calibration and operation.
• Advanced press control and operations proficiency to reduce waste and achieve Optimum Quality standards which may include Press inch, start & stop, speed adjustments, CMYK ink & water balance, CMYK ink density, registration & compensation, web tension/nip & trolley settings, slitter adjustments, assisting with lost web recovery & press restarts.
• Perform all general press maintenance including cleaning & replacing blankets, wiping down press units, installing, checking & adjusting rollers, folder clean out, replacing cutting bars, and other press maintenance as specified.
• Lead with press operator training and development.

• Ensure timely and accurate execution of the following platemaking functions
• Lead production and shift scheduling
• CTP operations: Request, deliver and stage plates
• Perform equipment calibration and operation.
• Product make-ready: check, prepare & operate equipment to image, process, bend & sort plates.
• Document plate, chemistry and supply inventories.

• Always work in a safe manner and consistently utilize required safety equipment to promote top-of-mind safety awareness:
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Complete required annual OSHA safety training programs.
• Ensure all machine safety guards are installed, functioning properly, and in use.
• Immediately report any potential safety hazards, operational concerns and all accidents/injuries and near misses to press management and supervisors.

• Provide timely and accurate reports and information to the operations team and management.
• Immediately report equipment issues to management.
• Communicate scheduling needs to press management and supervisors
• Other duties as assigned