Press Operator

The Eagle located in Bryan TXa Lee Enterprises company and print and digital media solutions provider for broadcast and traditional news media is seeking a Press Operator. The Press Operator is a vital role in the production s of our newspapers and various other print Operators will be required to operate and maintain press components and controls quickly grasp a thorough understanding of every facet of the pressroom maintain a commitment to quality and work within a fast-paced deadline-driven environment. Key ResponsibilitiesManually pushes rolls to position rolls with hoist into auto splicer makes paster patterns and operates paster controls to load pasters forward and reverse pasters and operate splicing plates according to job press order mount plates involving reaching in and mounting plates into the slot lock up accurateManually lead webs with different web configurations involving reaching in and over to guide press webs over rollers through press units across superstructure rollers to press folder based on specific press configurationFill color inks with ink reel stir ink check viscosity and monitor ink feed functions to printing units before and during press press pipe rollers press cylinder blankets with cleaning solvents and wipes up any ink spillsThe individual in this position is responsible for setting up and maintaining the operation of presses before and during press employee is expected to handle routine job tasks on a day to day basis maintaining accuracy while meeting for Abinet -roll numbers for tracking and logging in to Abinet system for consumptionKnowledge Skills and AbilitiesAbility to follow all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to attendance skill helpfulThe ability to effectively communicate and interact personally and by telephone with staff other departments and other employees of the organization professionallyAbility to work in a team environmentAbility to read comprehend and write simple instructions short correspondences and memosHigh School Diploma or GEDPress or printing experience preferred but not required