Press Operator III

Press Operator IIIGannett Publishing ServicesGainesville, 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 includingreel stands, press units, folder, plateroom equipment, clamp truck, andpress 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 newsprintwidths 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 properpositions Inspect papers visually during press runs for correctcolor registration Monitor and maintain proper ink and water balanceduring press runs. Install and adjust blankets and rollers as needed Monitor printed products for proper folder cutoffs andmargin controls Perform all ongoing maintenance activities: greasefolder, 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 themanager press foreman and supervisor/PIC Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred