Press Journeyman​/Woman

Dow Jones & Co.

Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world's top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron's, Market Watch and Financial News.

This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.

Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy

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Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at ta Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line.

La Grange

Full time

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The team is part of the Print Operations Department.

Production department:
Printing and packaging of various newspaper titles including The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, Investors business daily and New York Post. You will perform daily press operations in the manufacturing of Dow Jones' and contract print publications in a cost-effective manner, with the highest quality standards available using existing technology. This includes Preparing, Operating and Maintain newspaper printing presses and all associated pressroom equipment.

You will report to the Foreman/Woman and based in LaGrange, Georgia.

• Prepare presses for nightly operation of Dow Jones & Co. publications.
• Perform press operations to continuously improve upon the Production Quality Score, which integrates key performance measures such as reproduction quality, content freshness, productivity, and cost-effective materials consumption.
• Maintain open communication with supervisor and other employees to reach the goals and objectives of the department.
• Assist in the training of new employees.
• Meet established performance standards, attend recommended training and complete active assignments.
• Understand and follow all corporate and plant policies/practices.
• Keep accurate, useful and timely operational and maintenance records.
• Work with the production manager to set equipment maintenance priorities.
• Make pasters, web presses, push rolls, hang printing plates, set color and registration and general equipment cleaning and maintenance.
• Meet customer expectations for reproduction quality, content freshness and productivity, while managing materials consumption cost-effectively.

• 4-5 Years of newspaper press experience.
• Ability to stand for 7.25 hours, be able to lift 50 lbs., kneel, bend, stoop and reach out and over head, climb stairs and ladders and push rolls of newsprint, and operate heavy equipment with 4 levels of moving parts.
• High School Graduate/GED or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Good color perception and are mechanically inclined.
• Previous experience in a production environment preferably in cold web offset newspaper printing production environment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in the use of business PC applications and press controls.

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
• Education Benefits
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Family Care Benefits
• Commuter Transit Program
• Subscription Discounts
• Employee Referral Program

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. EEO/Disabled/Vets

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application or participating in an interview due to a disability, email you at ta Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need.

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