Press​/Machine Operator

Press/Machine Operator

20- 25 per hour (based on work‑related experience)

The Wilmington GPS group is looking for a part‑time Press/Machine Operator to assist with daily production on our Goss HO presses. We seek a highly motivated individual to work in our fast‑paced manufacturing operation. The work includes preparing the presses for production, operating the presses or any of their components, cleaning the presses and the pressroom, maintaining the mechanical readiness of the presses, and other duties as assigned.

• 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.

• This position requires a high school education or equivalent.
• Three years of 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 and can push/pull up to 2000 pounds.
• A press operator spends most hours working on his/her feet. In addition to long periods of standing, a press operator 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, and often work in confined areas. Color vision is required.

This position is part‑time shift work, which may include scheduled nights and weekends.

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where USA TODAY Co.

employs employees. In addition, USA TODAY Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant’s disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individuals’ application for employment with USA TODAY Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact USA TODAY Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at