Press Operator III - MediaNewsGroup

Summary:

Southern California News Group, a subsidiary of MediaNews Group is looking for a Press Operator III to join the team! As a Press Operator III at our production facility, you will be responsible for overseeing the operation of printing presses to ensure the timely and high-quality production of newspapers. You will work in the art of ink and water balance, as well as maintaining and adjusting color registration.

What you will do:

• Sets process color, identifies and corrects registration issues on multiple process color leads

• Develops the skills needed to manage back-to-back (comic) process configuration

• Develops the skills needed to maintain a running folder

• Unit cutoff, margins and intro into unit to unit compensation

• Assists Press Operator Leads by  paging out the paper,  monitoring ink and registration, gray bars, and correct ink

• Re-webs the press as needed, and checks color ink against color proofs, press to press and utilization of Spectrodensitometer for Graybar accuracy

• Performs unit (ink couple) set up, which includes reading the run sheet, setting the ink, water and rails and webbing the press

• Insure quality, reliability, waste, productivity and safety standards are maintained during production

• Perform routine process related maintenance

• Complete daily production records and file production materials. Insure that work areas remain neat and orderly

• Work with Press Operations Managers to insure production of a quality product adhering to established time requirements

• Maintain clear communication of performance standards and provide feedback

• Perform other duties as requested

What you will bring:

• Prior printing experience required

• Experience using Urbanite or Goss Community Press

• Must be willing to work the night shift, weekends and holidays

• Ability to stand, bend, climb, reach and kneel repeatedly during a 8 hour shift

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

• Ability to read and understand mark ups for page location and color positions on all runs

• Can properly plate and remove plates, remove and install blankets, and purge black and color ink rails

• Competency in achieving ink and water balances, and density targets during press runs

• Specific vision abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

This is a fully onsite, night shift role in Riverside, CA.

The hourly wage is $18.00 - $25.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, time in role, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, MediaNews Group offers a comprehensive benefits package, and 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

Who we are:

Our mission is to connect communities by providing readers with the area's best local news coverage while providing advertisers with unprecedented access to one of the world's most diverse and dynamic audiences.

No matter the distribution vehicle—newspaper, magazine, mobile, online—SCNG's in-depth reporting on local news, politics, sports and entertainment continues to attract a desirable audience for its customers. Combining print, online and social media, SCNG now delivers premium content to over 8.1 million adults every week, making it an indispensable marketing solution for advertisers across Southern California. No other local newspaper group reaches more households in our market than SCNG.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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