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Press Assistant

Employer
The Washington Post
Location
Springfield, VA
Closing date
Mar 5, 2023

Job Details

Job Description

Tasks Performed:
• Marks up press
• Spots plates and helps to re-plate
• Plate up press/Strip press
• Checks folios in paper
• Checks color dots to ensure correct order
• Marks up chalk board or posts lists of re-plates
• Helps pick up old plates and put in bin
• Re-marks up press for days runs when required
• Helps put sheet in if web breaks
• Completes pre-run check lists and pre-sets
• Helps check units and web catchers for wraps after web breaks
• Gather webs as they come over the former (roll up trash during make ready)
• Remove paper from end of the conveyor
• Loads rolls for run
• Makes paster pattern according to TWP specs on all rolls, checking all rolls for damage
• Fills out and maintains reel reports for entire run
• Checks all infeed rollers and reel tension on running rolls
• Correctly positions black tape on rolls and sets paste pattern position sensor knob (commutator) for each paster
• Make sure all rolls are in running position
• Make sure ARL is in auto position
• Set manual tension and floater roller
• Monitor floating rollers on reels
• Check and adjust cocking rollers as needed
• Helps others as needed

The Post strives to provide its readers with high-quality, trustworthy news and information while constantly innovating. That mission is best served by a diverse, multi-generational workforce with varied life experiences and perspectives. All cultures and backgrounds are welcomed.

The innovation doesn't end in the Newsroom - dozens of teams power The Washington Post. We are now hiring the next innovator - how will you Impact Tomorrow?

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Company

Thank you for your interest in a career with The Washington Post. We invite you to review all of our open positions to find the one that's right for you. We look forward to receiving your resume!


Since it first began publication more than 130 years ago, The Washington Post has grown into one of the most storied and respected news organizations in the world. A subsidiary of The Washington Post Company, today's Post is the indispensable guide to Washington. In print, we enjoy the highest penetration of any major metropolitan newspaper in the United States. On the web, we have the third largest news website with 17 million unique visitors each month, and have recently launched a celebrated news app for the iPad. We serve Washington in all media, on any platform, including paid products, events, and tailored content.

More broadly, The Washington Post Company delivers quality products to today's students, readers and viewers. What unites our company is the immediacy of our products and services, created by teachers and tutors at Kaplan; reporters and editors at our media properties; and associates at Cable ONE.
Washington Post Media views its employees as its most valuable asset and provides a comprehensive benefits package to promote healthy and balanced lives at work and at home. We offer competitive salaries, opportunities for training and career advancement and an outstanding, progressive benefits package including:
Health and dental benefits
Flexible healthcare and dependent care spending accounts
401(k) and company-funded cash balance plan
Life and disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption assistance
Domestic partner benefits
Employee assistance program
Employee referral program
 

Company info
Website
Location
1301 K Street, N.W.
Washington
DC
20036
US

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