About the Role

The Plateroom Operator operates electronic and electromechanical imaging systems used to produce corporate publications or products. This includes the operation and maintenance of the Computer to Plate equipment, controls and materials. You will report to Technology Services Supervisor and be based at the Chicopee, Massachusetts print plant location.

You Will:

• Prepare and maintain imaging equipment.
• Check accuracy of image on plates against confirmation report.
• Check color plates for precision registration.
• Accurately distribute plates to appropriate presses.
• Be the primary contact with off site Pre-Press departments. (WSJ & NYP)
• Monitor page flow, replates and other relevant information and relay to press personnel.
• Maintain accurate logs and records and complete nightly reports.
• Prepare and load plates into imaging units.
• Clean plate processors with proper use of PPE.
• Operate deleafer, imager, processor and benders.
• Keep plateroom and equipment clean and properly maintained.
• Recognize and report system problems to technical support for action.
• Handle other responsibilities as assigned by Imaging Supervisor.
• Learn and operate multiple computer applications related to CTP.

You Have:

• High school degree (or GED) or equivalent work experience. Some experience preferred.
• Background in computer applications.
• Good math, mechanical, organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, bend, stoop and reach. Must be able to lift 35- pound packages of printing plates and operate a pallet jack.

Our Benefits

• 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
• Subscription Discounts
• Employee Referral Program

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Business Area: Dow Jones - Print Operations

Job Category: Production & Skilled Trades

Union Status:

Non-Union / A clear and likely internal candidate

Pay Range: $21 - $21

We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company.As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates.The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

Pay-for-performance is a key element in our strategy to attract, engage, and motivate talented people to do their best work. Similarly to salary, for bonus eligible roles, targets are set based on a variety of factors including competitive market practice.

For benefits eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce..

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.

Req ID: 44257