Job Details

Job Summary

Forum Communications Printing in Fargo, ND is seeking a dependable and experienced Sheetfed Press Operator to join our production team. This position is responsible for operating our Komori 8-color sheetfed press while maintaining high standards for quality, efficiency, and safety.

This is a full-time position for the second shift, with hours from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM. Expected compensation for this role is between $18.00 and $23.00, based on qualifications and experience.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Forum Communications Company is a family-owned media and technology leader with more than a century of delivering trusted, quality journalism and innovative business solutions. Storytelling is at the heart of who we are, but today, we're so much more than a newspaper. As one of the Upper Midwest's leading media organizations, we're driving the future across print and digital news, sports streaming, technology, broadcasting, commercial printing, and full-service agency advertising.

Forum Communications Company offers the following to all Full-Time and 32-Hour Benefited employees:

• Health, dental, and vision packages
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Additional options for critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
• Retirement benefits with company match
• Generous PTO and paid volunteer hours

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. FCC currently does not offer employer sponsorship.

Essential Functions

• Operate and monitor a Komori 8-color sheetfed press.
• Set up press for each job, including paper, plates, inks, coatings, blankets, and press settings.
• Perform make-ready and color adjustments to meet job specifications.
• Monitor print quality, registration, color, and density throughout production.
• Read and follow job tickets, production schedules, and customer specifications.
• Troubleshoot press and quality issues and make necessary adjustments.
• Minimize paper, ink, and production waste.
• Perform routine press cleaning, maintenance, and lubrication.
• Complete production paperwork and accurately record production, waste, and downtime.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Communicate effectively with Prepress, Scheduling, Bindery, and other production departments.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Meet production schedules while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Assist with training and mentoring other pressroom employees as needed.
• Collaborate with other team members.
• Abide by all OSHA regulations and other established company safety policies.
• Maintain prompt and reliable attendance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating a sheetfed press is preferred (Goss or DGM).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Previous sheetfed press experience preferred.
• Komori press experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of printing processes, color, registration, and quality control.
• Mechanical aptitude and strong troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and understand job tickets and production specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Must be dependable and committed to maintaining a safe workplace.

Environment and Cognitive/Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prolonged periods of walking, standing, lifting, handling and moving items.
• Ability to stoop, bend, push and pull items.
• Requires full use of hands, arms, finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Occasionally required to lift and /or move up to 50 lbs.
• Physically able to operate machinery.
• Frequent exposure to vibration, fumes or airborne particles.
• Works in a printing plant environment. Work with moving machinery. Exposure to loud noises and moving mechanical parts.

Salary Description

$18.00 - $23.00 per hour