Journeyman Pressman (Part-time)
- Part-time
Company Description
Star Tribune Media Company is Minnesota’s largest producer and distributor of news, information and advertising across multiple print and digital platforms, including newspaper, website, mobile, tablet and video formats. The Star Tribune newspaper and StarTribune.com regularly reach more than two-thirds of the adults in the Twin Cities market or more than 1.7 million people. The company has been serving the Minneapolis/Saint Paul market for more than 145 years, providing trusted local and regional news and information produced by the largest force of professional journalists in the state. Star Tribune has more than 1,000 employees.
Job Description
The Star Tribune has immediate openings for Part-time Journeyman Pressman to assist in the print production of its newspaper and commercial press products.
Duties: Responsible for the set-up, maintenance and running of the presses. Works cooperatively with press room employees to ensure quality standards and deadlines are met.
Hours and Pay: Shifts and start times vary. Press production is a 7 day a week 365 day per year operation. Part-time hours are up to 21 hours per week with an hourly wage of $28.77. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
Qualifications
Requirements: Previous pressman experience working on web offset presses. Skilled in operation of Goss Headliner Offset press with complete knowledge of inking, pasters and folders. Must demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work well under pressure of deadlines, strong mechanical aptitude and demonstrated focus on quality. Must be available to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings, weekends and holidays. Must be able to distinguish between colors.
Selected candidates will be required to complete a job specific physical, drug test and background check and I9 verification as a condition of employment.
Apply on-line at http://www.startribunecompany.com/company/
RE-post: August 5, 2014
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