C&S has an immediate opening for a full-time, temp-to-hire Press Operator in Jefferson City

Salary/hours for Press Operator: $18/hr.; night shift

Responsibilities for Press Operator:

• spotting plates on press and installing plates on plate cylinders; operating console, adjusting roller settings and MPCS press control
• make runs in web leads and make paster preparations following press layout; loads reels with 500-2,000 lbs. newsprint rolls and removes 50-80 lb. cores from press
• perform routine maintenance of press including oiling, greasing, replacing and packing blankets; adjusts impression and other maintenance as assigned
• mix inks and follow process color procedures including placing ink in proper fountains, setting and adjusting black and color inks and registering plates; includes operating water and color controls; inspect paper visually during run to correct ink and water distribution and color registration
• clean press units, folders, reels, cylinders, blankets and rollers

Requirements for Press Operator

• knowledge or the ability to learn all aspects of operating an offset newspaper press
• knowledge of ink mixing and process color procedures
• basic mechanical and computer skills required
• ability to communicate and work in close proximity to others for extended periods of time
• ability to work under deadline driven conditions
• ability to lift, push/pull and/or carry up to 90 pounds
• ability to stand during shift as well as kneel, twist, bend and use ladders as needed

Apply online (including resume) at csemployment.com and/or at 1731 Southridge Drive, Jefferson City. Questions can be directed to 573-635-9295.