Print Production Press Operator - Night/Weekend (On-Call)

Dow Jones & Company, Inc.; Silver Spring (MD); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Healthcare Plans

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision

Education Benefits

Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

Family Care Benefits

Subscription Discounts

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Dow Jones & Company, Inc. is seeking an entry-level press operator for its White Oak, Maryland print plant. You will perform daily press operations and support the manufacturing of Dow Jones’ and contract print publications with focus on quality and cost efficiency.

Ideal candidates have 0–1 years of experience, strong color perception, and mechanical aptitude. The role requires the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced setting while maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of relevant experience; willingness to train.
• Good color perception and mechanical inclination.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain Dow Jones press equipment to produce print publications.
• Prepare pasters, web presses, push rolls, hang printing plates, set color and registration; keep equipment clean.
• Manage materials cost-effectively while meeting quality and content standards.
• Work in a fast-paced newspaper production environment.

Skills

0-1 year exp

Color perception

Mechanical inclination

Verbal and written comms

Problem solving

On-call availability

Night/weekend/holiday shifts

Job description

Dow Jones & Company, Inc. is seeking an entry-level press operator for its White Oak, Maryland print plant. You will perform daily press operations and support the manufacturing of Dow Jones’ and contract print publications with focus on quality and cost efficiency.

Ideal candidates have 0–1 years of experience, strong color perception, and mechanical aptitude. The role requires the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced setting while maintaining safety standards.