Technical Leader
- Employer
- The Washington Post
- Location
- Springfield, VA
- Posted
- Feb 08, 2023
- Closes
- May 21, 2023
- Ref
- JR-90274244
- Function
- Management
- Industry
- Media / Journalism / Advertising
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Description
POSITION INFORMATION:
Job Purpose:
Tasks Performed:
Machinery, tools, equipment and work aides used:
Products/ Materials Handled:
Job Site Environment:
Speed requi
Wherever you are in your life or career, The Washington Post offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits for every step of your journey:
Benefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.
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?
#washpostlife
POSITION INFORMATION:
Job Purpose:
- To supervise a team of Press Operators and ensure that work is performed according to specifications and schedule
- To maintain a safe work environment
Tasks Performed:
- Supervise team members in the performance of their duties
- Assign work to team members
- Use computer to track work orders and assignments, and to assist in identification of potential problems
- Monitor the presses; check settings and fine tune as necessary
- Identify problems and coordinate repairs
- Page out newspaper
- Ensure that all team members are appropriately trained
- Perform tasks necessary to complete assignments
Machinery, tools, equipment and work aides used:
- Computer equipment
- Telephone
- Hand tools
Products/ Materials Handled:
- Newsprint
- Plates
- Parts of the press
- Ink
- Cleaning solutions
Job Site Environment:
- Worksite:
- Inside 100%
- Temperature Factors:
- N/A
- Noise Factors
- Continual, must utilize hearing protection devices
- Vibrations
- N/A
- Air Quality Factors
- Dusts, odors, mists
- Face masks are provided for use by employees
- A-par system minimizes ink mist and paper dust
- Work surface
- Even
- Flat/ Hard
- Ladders
- Catwalks/scaffolds
- Ink
- Physical Requirements:
- Primary work position
- Stand 15%
- Sit 5%
- Walking 80%
- Mobility Factors
- Walk
- Climb
- Bend/Stoop
- Crouch
- Specific Movements
- Trunk
- Bend occasionally
- Twist/rotate occasionally
- Crouch occasionally
- Arms
- Reach
- Work with arms extended
- Work with arms bent -frequently
- Carry 30lbs
- Lift from floor to wait 30lbs frequently
- Legs
- Kneeling/crawling infrequent
- Walking frequently
- Climbing frequently
- Hands (all frequently)
- Gross dexterity
- Finger dexterity
- Grasp/Manipulation
- Trunk
- Primary work position
Speed requi
Wherever you are in your life or career, The Washington Post offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits for every step of your journey:
- Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage
- Company-paid pension and 401(k) match
- Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave
- Nine paid holidays and two personal days
- 20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent
- Robust mental health resources
- Backup care and caregiver concierge services
- Gender affirming services
- Pet insurance
- Free Post digital subscription
- Leadership and career development programs
Benefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.
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?
#washpostlife