Pressroom Operator

Company: News West Publishing - Mohave Valley Daily News
Location: Bullhead City
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

Mohave Valley Daily News is seeking to hire a Pressroom Operator! Pay: $17.00 - $20.00/hour DOE F/T Benefits eligible: Vacation, Sick, Holidays, Benefits and 401K Responsibilities & Duties: Carry out press operations, and prioritize running sequence. Adhere to operational schedules and ensure production and quality of products meets specifications. Ensure all equipment in good working order through proper maintenance. Maintain inventory levels for all items including parts. Work with Director of Operations to establish and meet Waste Goals. Ability to operate a color unit Complete knowledge of splicer unit and controls Direct and perform proper mounting of press plates Responsible for disengaging/engaging units Responsible for setting of all black units throughout run Ability to use and set the following side controls: Compensator Handwheel Operating Console Ink Form Throw-Off Sidelay Handwheel Water Form Throw-Off Circumferential Handwheel Impression Throw-Off Black Ink Fountain Keys Drain Flow Control Ability to use and set Unit Drive Side controls Ink Feed Control Timing Disc Clutch Lever Drive-Side Handwheel Perform blanket wash-ups Perform webbing of press Learn proper blanket care Learn proper blanket and plate packing installation Learn proper procedures to be performed before each run and weekly checks of blankets and rollers Weekly/Monthly maintenance of water circulator Proper cleaning procedures of the ink fountains Proper roller care Ability to troubleshooting for: Blinding Catch-up Fill-up Graininess Picking and hickies Scumming, slurring, streaking, stripping and tinting Web travel, web breaks PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. BENEFITS: We offer competitive pay and a generous health and wellness benefits package including: Medical and Prescription: Cigna Dental: Cigna Dental (PPO and HMO) Vision: Cigna (PPO) Life Insurance: Mutual of Omaha (Employer- and Employee-Paid offerings) Long- and Short-Term Disability: Mutual of Omaha 401(k) Plan: ADP Retirement Vacation Sick pay *Note: All applicants who receive a written job offer will be required to submit to a criminal background check and drug screen. Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: 1 - 3 years Salary: $17 - $20 Hourly Bonus/Commission: No

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