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Print Operations Jobs in Washington, DC (NOW HIRING)

Maintain Print Operations printer/bindery equipment and supplies; perform scheduled daily, weekly and monthly routine maintenance * Provide and maintain a clean, efficient and safe working ...

Maintain Print Operations printer/bindery equipment and supplies; perform scheduled daily, weekly and monthly routine maintenance * Provide and maintain a clean, efficient and safe working ...

Maintain Print Operations printer/bindery equipment and supplies; perform scheduled daily, weekly and monthly routine maintenance * Provide and maintain a clean, efficient and safe working ...

Maintain Print Operations printer/bindery equipment and supplies; perform scheduled daily, weekly and monthly routine maintenance * Provide and maintain a clean, efficient and safe working ...

Production Sub

Silver Spring, MD ยท On-site

$27.19 - $35.71/hr

Operating across ad intake, production workflows, plant operations, printing, packaging, single copy and amenity sales, Reprints and Licensing, and distribution; the team collaborates with internal ...

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How much do print operations jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for print operations in Washington, DC is $27.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.40 and $31.30 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Print Operations vs Print Production?

AspectPrint OperationsPrint Production
CredentialsOften requires technical skills, certifications in printing technologyRequires similar technical knowledge, sometimes with additional project management skills
Work EnvironmentManufacturing or print shop settings, machinery-focusedCreative and logistical environments, overseeing entire print projects
Employer & Industry UsagePrinting companies, commercial print shopsAdvertising agencies, publishing houses, print service providers
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding technical roles in printingManaging print projects from start to finish

Print Operations primarily focuses on the technical aspects of running printing machinery and ensuring smooth production processes. Print Production encompasses overseeing entire print projects, including planning, coordination, and quality control. While both roles require technical skills, Print Production often involves broader project management responsibilities within the printing industry.

Mainframe Computer Operator - High-Speed Print Operations

Washington, DC โ€ข On-site

Connexus Hub
Business Management Consultingย โ€ขย 11 - 50 employees

$19.25 - $23.25/hr

Other

Posted 17 days ago


Job description

About the role
Connexus Hub is building a team to run mainframe data center operations for a federal agency in downtown Washington, DC. This is hands-on production operations work in a high-volume print environment, not a help desk and not a systems engineering role. The Lead runs the shift: same duties as the operators, plus responsibility for how the shift goes.
Shift 1: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, Mon-Fri | Shift 2: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM, Mon-Fri
Location: Washington, DC 20401. On-site, 100%. Not remote or hybrid
What you will do
โ€ข Operate and maintain high-speed laser printers, impact printers and bursters in a mainframe data center
โ€ข Set up printers from mainframe console instructions; load paper, toner and developer; swap forms and media
โ€ข Submit, schedule, monitor and track jobs using JCL within TSO; troubleshoot in TSO/ISPF
โ€ข Monitor and respond to console and error messages, and restart or recover jobs as needed
โ€ข Pull, organize and distribute completed print output to end users on schedule
โ€ข Communicate directly with the operating system and printer maintenance vendors when hardware or system faults occur
โ€ข Unload paper and form stock, keep the printer area clean and organized, and notify the baling room when recycle bins fill
โ€ข Support Production Control staff and provide day-to-day leadership, training and coverage decisions on shift
What you need
โ€ข Direct hands-on experience with high-speed laser printers, impact printers and burster equipment.
โ€ข Working command of TSO/ISPF and JCL for job submission, monitoring, restart and recovery
โ€ข Experience leading or training junior operators on a shift
โ€ข Reliable attendance on a fixed shift, including the 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM swing shift
โ€ข High school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor's degree preferred
โ€ข Able to lift and move boxes of paper and form stock, and to stand and walk for most of a shift
โ€ข US work authorization and ability to pass a federal suitability check and badging
Nice to have
โ€ข Prior work in a federal or government print or publishing operation
โ€ข z/OS, JES2 or JES3 exposure
โ€ข Experience with report distribution systems and forms management