Press Operator IIIGannett Publishing Services
Gainesville, FL
The Press Operator position is responsible for running a Goss Headliner press. Duties including, setting black and colored ink,
registration, maintenance, change rollers/blankets, feed web through press units, operatefolder control pages/web alignments, l
oading 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
