Press Room Plate Maker
Req #37544
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Pressroom Plate Maker
Gannett Publishing Services
Rockaway, NJ
The Bergen Record is offering an hourly salary of $20 - $24 per hour based on experience
The Bergen Record is looking for a Full Time Plate maker to work in the Rockaway Facility. This position is needed to assist with daily production on our double wide presses.
Responsibilities:
Operating and maintaining / calibrating the CTP “Computer-To-Plate” units, plate processors and optical benders. Monitoring workflow and validating inventory supplies while adhering to safety and environmental standards, and other duties as assigned.
Every member of the pressroom staff constantly strives to achieve the following goals, and the contribution of every press operator is necessary for success:
- Optimum quality of printed products.
- Observance of all scheduled start and stop times.
- Conservation of material resources, especially newsprint.
- A clean and safe working environment.
Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent. Experience in web offset printing is desirable, although production experience of any kind may be helpful. Mechanical ability and familiarity with computers are preferred. Candidates should have the ability to adapt to change, prioritize work, handle multiple tasks, remain flexible and interact with people while demonstrating patience. You must be able to lift/carry up to 100 pounds.
Must be able to push/pull up to 1000 pounds. A plate-maker spends most working hours on his/her feet. In addition to long periods of standing, a plate-maker is required to climb stairs on the six-level press structure. Operators engaged in press maintenance and some cleaning activities will be required to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. Color vision is required.
Schedule may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
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Other details
- Job Family Printing/Press
- Job Function Gannett Publishing Services
- Pay Type Hourly