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Newspaper Press Operator

Newspaper Press Operator

North Of Boston Media GroupNorth Andover, MA, US
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The North of Boston Media Group is  HIRING! - Newspaper Press Operator

The North of Boston Media Group is a cluster of Community Newspaper that includes The Eagle-Tribune, The Salem News, The Daily News of Newburyport, Gloucester Daily Times, Andover Townsman, The Haverhill Gazette, and The Derry News

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title : Press Operator, Apprentice

Report to : Press Superintendent

Location : North Andover

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions :

Layout daily pressruns for all products and give ad services color positions

Makes ready and operates multiunit, web-fed rotary press to print newspapers, books, and periodicals according to written specifications.

  • Locks printing plates on printing cylinder and threads loose end of paper supply roll (web) through and around rollers to cutter and folder.
  • Adjusts compensators to guide paper over rollers and cylinders.
  • Inspects printed sheets visually after registration or position printing and readjusts guides and controls to rectify spacing errors.
  • Adjusts feed controls to rotate cylinder into position where plate locking mechanism is accessible.
  • Unlocks plates and replaces with make-over plates according to directions marked on plate regarding location and time of printing.
  • Rethreads paper through press if web breaks (press stops automatically if web breaks) and readjusts tension rollers.
  • Operates pasting device to splice end of new paper roll to depleted roll.
  • Inspects printed material visually during production and readjusts controls to correct irregular ink distribution, faulty cuts or folds.
  • Replaces cutting blades, worn or damaged ink rolls, and fills ink wells.
  • Cleans, inspects, and lubricates moving parts of press.

Additional Duties :

  • May load supply rolls of paper in press at beginning and during run.
  • May be designated Tension Regulator (print. & pub.) when installing paper rolls in press and adjusting controls to regulate tension of paper; or Color-Control Operator (print. & pub.) when adjusting ink controls to secure specified color registration.
  • May operate press from central control console.

    • WORKING CONDITIONS

    Required to work 37.5 hours per week. This is a printing environment with paper dust, ink, grease, and other chemistry. The room is temperature and humidity controlled. Noise levels of the press may exceed 70 Db, so hearing protection is required. The position does require lifting and climbing as detailed in the attached Physical and Environmental Demands.

    KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

  • Basic math and clerical skills needed
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

    • REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent

    • PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • 2 years as a practical web offset journeyman or pressroom maintenance
  • Proven mechanical ability

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    Press Operator • North Andover, MA, US