Wall Street Journal Printing Pressman

$46,592 - $64,480/Yr

Supreme Staffing - Chicopee, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Chicopee, MA

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About the position

The Printing Pressman position at Dow Jones & Co. involves operating and maintaining newspaper printing presses to produce various publications, including The Wall Street Journal. The role focuses on ensuring high-quality production standards while managing costs effectively. The position is based in Chicopee, Massachusetts, and requires collaboration with supervisors and team members to meet performance goals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare presses for nightly operation of Dow Jones & Co. publications.
• Perform press operations to improve Production Quality Score.
• Maintain open communication with supervisor and other employees.
• Assist in the training of new employees.
• Meet established performance standards and complete active assignments.
• Understand and follow all corporate and plant policies/practices.
• Keep accurate operational and maintenance records.
• Work with the production manager to set equipment maintenance priorities.

Requirements

• 0-1 years of experience in a production environment.
• Mechanical knowledge and capabilities.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment with moving parts.
• Good vision, balance, hearing, and hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to stand for 7.25 hours and lift 50 lbs.
• Good color perception.
• Proficiency in business PC applications and press controls.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous experience in cold web newspaper printing.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Parental leave
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount