Job Description:

Company description:

About Dow Jones

Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world’s largest news-gathering operations globally. It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America’s largest newspaper by paid circulation; Barron’s, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Investor’s Business Daily, Factiva, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, OPIS and Chemical Market Analytics. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).

Department/Product Overview:

Production department: Printing and packaging of various newspaper titles including The Wall Street Journal, Barrons, Investors business daily and New York Post.

Position Title:

Press Journeyman/Woman

Position Location:

Chicopee MA

About the Role/Position:

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.

Experience Preferred:

• Due to working around and operating heavy equipment with 4 levels of moving parts, the following physical requirements are necessary. Good vision, balance, hearing, & hand-eye coordination. Also must be able to stand for 7.25 hrs, be able to lift 50 lbs., kneel, bend, stoop and reach out and over head, climb stairs and ladders and push rolls of newsprint.
• Good color perception.
• 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.
• Proficient in the use of business PC applications and press controls.

Education Requirements:

• High School Graduate or GED

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets .

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, please reach out to us at TalentResourceTeam@dowjones.com. Please put “Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line.

Business Area: PRINT & ENT SVCS - PRINT SERVICES

Job Category: Production Group

Union Status:

Union role

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, MarketWatch 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.

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Req ID: 35494