What are the responsibilities and job description for the Press Helper position at Mineral King Publishing, Inc.?
PRINTING PRESS HELPER
MINERAL KING PUBLISHING
PRINTING PRESS HELPER, SANGER, CALIF. (FRESNO COUNTY):
ABOUT US:
Mineral King Publishing, Inc. (MKP) is an independently owned newspaper and printing company in California’s San Joaquin Valley, specifically in Tulare and Fresno County. MKP prints its own newspapers, The Sun-Gazette and Mid Valley Times, which cover southeastern Fresno County and most of Tulare County, as well as printing other Valley publications from school handbooks to niche monthly newspapers.
MKP’s press team is currently made up of a press lead, an operator, two helpers, and a flyman.
DESCRIPTION:
MKP runs a manual printing press with four-color capabilities on newsprint of various sizes and folds. This is a team atmosphere where supervisors have a vested interest in passing on their knowledge to develop the next generation of press operators and supervisors.
The press runs from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. This is a web press with a continual feed from large rolls of paper which are trimmed prior to product being bundled. Press helpers get rollers ready and prepare lithograph plates and position them on the press prior to being calibrated and aligned for each job and color specifications. Helpers must set ink units for each job, fill ink fountains for units, adjust ink fountains, check oil on the press, grease rollers and assist with general maintenance of the press. They must also be willing to learn the use of computers, chemicals, aluminum plates and laser printer to create lithographic impressions used in the printing process.
EXPECTATIONS:
It is expected that this person be a team player and be able to take instruction from others and step up when others are on leave. Other expectations are as follows:
· Must have a working knowledge of mechanical equipment;
· Must be comfortable working on motorized equipment with rollers, gears, metal sheets, etc.;
· Must be comfortable with basic hand tools, such as wrenches, clamps, pliers, mallets, drills, files, grinders, etc.;
· Must be physically able to climb ladders, turn wrenches, lift 50 pounds;
· Must be conscientious about communicating schedules, delays, time off with supervisor;
· Must be willing to learn to drive a forklift, work with grease, ink and oil;
· Must be willing to work the occasional long shift during emergencies and delays;
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
A high school diploma or GED is preferred. Preferred experience is as follows:
· Preferred experience with motorized equipment requiring routine maintenance;
· Preferred experience with printing equipment, even office printers;
· Preferred experience in mechanical-related fields.
STARTING SALARY:
The starting salary for this position is between $35,600/yr and $37,800/yr to be determined on experience. When considering this salary, keep in mind that California housing prices and services vary greatly by region. While housing along the coast is historically astronomical, housing and services in the Central Valley are much more affordable.
Job Type:
Full-time
Pay:
$35,600.00 - $37,800.00 per year
Salary:
$17.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday through Friday
Work Location:
One location
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- printing: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $18