Press Operator Apprentice

Job Posted 11/20/2024
MAGIC VALLEY PUBLISHING CO
Huntingdon, TN
United States
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Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Description

This is a training program that provides training to perform all of the general duties. The program is designed to be completed in 12 months or less. Once trained there will be opportunities for income and career growth potential. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to work for a company where you can grow your career.

General Duties:

  • Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a web press or, multi-color offset press to print single-color, two-color, and/or multi-color work which includes large solids, screen tints, line and halftones with critical color values and registration requirements ranging from hairline to critical.

  • Review job specifications to determine the press setup according to the imposition of the run.

  • Perform all make-ready tasks associated with the type of press operated; such as hanging plates or installing cylinders, examine plates/cylinders for imperfections and checks for correct positioning of images, prepping blankets, adjusting tension and register etc.

  • Make necessary color corrections and/or press adjustments prior to production run to meet and maintain the quality specifications of the work.

  • Clean, lubricate, and maintain the press, making minor repairs and replacing worn or broken parts as required.

MVP is an EEO including Vets and Disabled Employer

Required Skills

Related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience:

  • Effectively communicate with all team members while building collaborative relationships.

  • Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.

  • Recognize, identify, and analyze problem situations, and collaborate with others to generate options and alternative solutions.

  • Ability to operate various hand tools including line gauge, loupe, plate wrench, blanket wrench and ink knife.

  • Ability to perform a variety of calculations involving whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages, in addition to using a standard ruler.

  • Possess strong attention to detail and quality of work product

  • Possess basic computer skills

Company DescriptionMagic Valley Publishing is a family-owned newspaper company with publications in West and Middle Tennessee that includes weekly newspapers, shoppers, magazines, and a printing facility.
The communities we serve include Alamo, Bartlett, Camden, Collierville, Covington, Dresden, Germantown, Henderson, Huntingdon, Linden, Millington, Tiptonville, Waverly, and Waynesboro.
We are in search of talented individuals to join our team. We're looking for salespeople, reporters, graphic designers, clerical staff, and production workers.
Experienced professionals are preferred, but we will train the right candidates. Applicants must be punctual, pay close attention to detail and work in a team environment. This is a fast-paced business with stringent deadlines. High School diploma or equivalent is required.
Our company values its employees and offers an excellent benefits package. We offer health insurance as well as vision and dental insurance. We offer a 401K that is matched by MVP. We also offer paid vacation and paid holidays that go into effect after a probationary period.
email resumes to [email protected] DescriptionMagic Valley Publishing is a family-owned newspaper company with publications in West and Middle Tennessee that includes weekly newspapers, shoppers, magazines, and a printing facility.\r\nThe communities we serve include Alamo, Bartlett, Camden, Collierville, Covington, Dresden, Germantown, Henderson, Huntingdon, Linden, Millington, Tiptonville, Waverly, and Waynesboro.\r\nWe are in search of talented individuals to join our team. We're looking for salespeople, reporters, graphic designers, clerical staff, and production workers.\r\nExperienced professionals are preferred, but we will train the right candidates. Applicants must be punctual, pay close attention to detail and work in a team environment. This is a fast-paced business with stringent deadlines. High School diploma or equivalent is required.\r\nOur company values its employees and offers an excellent benefits package. We offer health insurance as well as vision and dental insurance. We offer a 401K that is matched by MVP. We also offer paid vacation and paid holidays that go into effect after a probationary period.\r\nemail resumes to [email protected]