Machine Operator
hace 6 días
$17–$30 por hora
Jornada completa
Garden City
Machine Operator – Press Room Job Type: Full-Time Position Summary The Machine Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, monitoring, and maintaining press room equipment to ensure the timely and accurate production of newspapers and other printed materials. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to work safely in a fast-paced production environment with strict deadlines. Typical responsibilities align with current printing press operator standards, including setup, quality checks, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance. Key Responsibilities • Set up and operate press room machinery, including web presses, folders, stackers, and related equipment, • Load newsprint rolls, ink, plates, and other materials required for production, • Monitor print quality throughout press runs, including color, registration, pagination, and overall appearance, • Make real-time mechanical and ink adjustments to maintain production standards, • Troubleshoot jams, plate issues, ink flow problems, and minor mechanical malfunctions, • Perform routine cleaning, lubrication, and preventive maintenance on press equipment, • Ensure all press runs meet production deadlines and circulation requirements, • Maintain accurate production logs, downtime reports, and maintenance records, • Follow all workplace safety procedures, lockout/tagout protocols, and PPE requirements, • Work collaboratively with pressmen, supervisors, and production team members to maximize efficiency Qualifications • Prior machine operator, press room, or manufacturing experience preferred, • Newspaper or commercial web press experience strongly preferred, • Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment issues, • Ability to read job tickets, production schedules, and press specifications, • Comfortable working in a loud, fast-paced industrial environment, • Ability to lift 50 lbs or more, stand for extended periods, bend, and climb as needed, • Flexibility to work overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime, • Strong reliability and attendance record Preferred Skills • Experience with Goss, Harris, or other newspaper web press systems, • Knowledge of press room workflow, color control, and print quality standards, • Preventive maintenance and minor repair skills, • Team-oriented mindset with strong communication skills
