Press Operator I

Responsibilities

The work includes preparing the presses for production, operating the presses or any of their components, cleaning the Presses and the pressroom, maintaining the mechanical readiness of the presses, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A high school education or equivalent.
• Experience in web offset printing is desirable, although production experience of any kind may be helpful.
• Mechanical ability and familiarity with computers is preferred.
• The ability to adapt to change, prioritize work, handle multiple tasks, remain flexible and interact with people while demonstrating patience.
• The ability to lift/carry up to 40 pounds.
• A press operator spends most working hours on his/her feet. In addition to long periods of standing, a press operator is required to climb stairs on multi-level press structure.
• Operators engaged in press maintenance and some cleaning activities will be required to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
• Visual acuity along with normal color vision is required.

Benefits

This position is full-time shift work, which will include scheduled nights, weekends, and holidays. This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and union membership is required.