Press Operator - Madison, WI

1901 Fish Hatchery Rd, Madison, WI 53713, USA

The Wisconsin State Journal is seeking a press operator to join our team. Our press operator is a vital role in the production of our newspapers and various other print products. A press operator will be required to operate and maintain press components and controls, quickly grasp a thorough understanding of every component in the Pressroom, maintain a commitment to quality and work within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Read and interpret layouts
• Set black and color inks to assigned density standards
• Monitor quality of products in real time
• Inspect rolls of newsprint for damage, load rolls and adjust controls in accordance with layout and production demands.
• Place and install plates
• Keep the press and Pressroom clean

• Basic PC Skills
• Experience in a Production or Mechanical environment
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience in the printing industry preferred

Lee Enterprises offers competitive wages in a dynamic, interesting work environment with career growth opportunities. We offer an extensive benefit program that can be personalized to your needs. Our benefit program includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company provided life insurance and supplemental life insurance. In addition, we offer a 401K retirement plan with company match. We also offer generous paid time off to allow the flexibility to balance personal life and work.

This includes paid parental leave for new parents.

Lee Enterprises is a leading provider of local news and information and a major subscription and advertising platform, with daily and weekly newspapers and rapidly expanding digital products serving 114 markets across 25 states. Our core commitment is to provide valuable, intensely local news and information to the communities we serve.

Lee Enterprises is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We respect and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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