Press Journeyman/Woman

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 but is not limited to Preparing, Operating and Maintain newspaper printing presses and all associated pressroom equipment. 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
Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
- 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 while clearly 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.