Press Operator

1 day ago


Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States The Seattle Times Full time

The Seattle Times is seeking an experienced Press Operator to join our team. As a key member of our printing department, you will be responsible for operating a cylinder-type printing press, preparing the press for standard printing projects, and ensuring the highest quality of printed products.

Responsibilities:

  • Inspect printed sheets visually during production runs and correct ink and water balance as needed.
  • Register forms and mix colors.
  • Clean inking rollers with solvent and replace them in the press.
  • Adjust press controls to regulate ink volume and achieve target color values.
  • Pack impression cylinders with packing.
  • Adjust press controls, inking fountains, and automatic feeders, and repack cylinders with packing to equalize uneven areas.
  • Perform preventative maintenance as required.
  • Run the press in place of an operator when necessary.
  • Maintain a constant color match to color proofs or customer-approved samples.

Qualifications:

  • Two to three years of related experience or completion of a recognized apprenticeship program.
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
  • Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • Able to regularly stand, walk, and talk or hear.
  • Able to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Compensation:

The full salary range for this position is $ to $ per hour.

Benefits:

  • Medical and dental insurance.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Optional life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term care insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with employer contribution.
  • 10 days of annual vacation accrual, increasing with tenure up to 20 days.
  • Sick pay accrues at a rate of .025 hour per hour worked.
  • 5 paid holidays and 4 personal paid days off.
  • Complimentary Seattle Times subscription.
  • Wellness program.
  • Parental leave options.

Please Note: This position requires you to join a union and pay ongoing union dues each month. In addition, you will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug screen for controlled substances (excludes cannabis) once an offer has been made.


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