DIRECT MAIL DATA PROGRAMMER - TIDEWATER / CENTREVILLE, MD
Are you a DIRECT MAIL DATA PROGRAMMER looking for new opportunity?
Tidewater is seeking Direct Mail Programmer to join our team and create and manage a data department! Tidewater is creating a Data Department to support its new Notepad business and develop internal competencies to use its two Screen Inkjet presses (520HD and 520NX) more effectively
About the Role
This position is semi-remote, allowing programmers within a few hours’ distance to work from home while maintaining occasional in-person collaboration as needed.
Establishing this department will take someone with a knowledge of the software needed, security protocols necessary, and a strong understanding of direct mail data management.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish a department by creating data protocols, procuring and implementing personalization software, and working with Tidewater’s production team
- Develop and implement security protocols, and potentially implement high level security protocols such as SOC2
- Set up mail files and manage NCOA, deduplication, presorts, ASK builds, and scan lines
- Ensure compliance with USPS regulations, best practices in data handling, and privacy guidelines.
Skills & Qualifications
- Strong experience with direct mail programming or similar roles (preferably in a marketing agency or direct marketing environment).
- Expertise in USPS regulations and direct mail technologies.
- Familiarity with NCOA, deduplication, presorts, ASK builds, and scan lines.
- Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and dynamic content generation for direct mail.
- Experience with data integration (e.g., working with CRM or customer databases).
- Knowledge of variable data printing and related technologies.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Problem-solving mindset with excellent communication skills.
What We Offer
- A collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge marketing campaigns.
- Room for growth and career advancement.
Perks & Benefits:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
If you’re ready to make an impact with your programming skills and creativity, we’d love to hear from you! Salary range $75,000-$150,000
PREPRESS TECH- TIDEWATER / WEST BRANCH, IA
Tidewater Direct LLC, is on the lookout for a full-time Prepress Technician in West Branch, Iowa. If XMF, Adobe, and print magic are your thing — we’d love to meet you!
About the Role:
As a Prepress Technician, you’ll be the behind-the-scenes hero. From checking out artwork to laying out jobs and cranking out plates, you’ll keep our presses rolling. If preflight, proofing, and platemaking sound like your kind of challenge, you’re just who we’re looking for.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review incoming artwork and make sure it’s print-ready.
- Create and share PDF and hard copy proofs.
- Prep files for print and plate production.
- Use Adobe Suite, QuarkXPress, and Preps like a pro.
- Work with our team to keep things on schedule.
Skills & Qualifications/What We’re looking for:
- Experience with Adobe Suite, QuarkXPress, and Preps
- Knowledge of prepress procedures, platemaking, and proofing
- Bonus points if you’ve worked with Fuji XMF or Fuji Saber Platemaking systems
Schedule:
- Day shift: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (40 hours/week) with overtime as needed.
- Be ready for the occasional call-in or schedule shift.
Perks & Benefits:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
How to Apply: Think you’re a match? Send us your resume! If we think you’re a fit, our hiring team will reach out to chat. Join a team that’s all about collaboration, professionalism, innovation and growth. We can’t wait to meet you!
PRESS OPERATOR POSITION – TIDEWATER / CENTREVILLE, MD
The Press Operator role is a full time position for the right person. Your experience on the Sanden web press is what will move you towards to the front of our candidate search. Overtime hours will be available as the workload requires.
Qualifications: Job-related experience is key. We ask that you are proficient in all aspects of the work involved. Your resume must show experience in the position for which you are applying or it will not be considered.
Job Description: Direct mail forms, inserts and more keep the press schedule full and provide opportunities for overtime. The Sanden press is in excellent condition and prints beautifully with new register and viewing systems. The press operator’s responsibility includes operating the printing press from splicer to re-winder, setting, adjusting and replacing rollers, setting ink, pinholes and perfs, register and water, performing basic maintenance and upkeep. The press operator will have a dedicated press helper. Production performance is reviewed regularly by management and is the basis for pay scales, interim bonuses, and overall success in the company.
Perks & Benefits:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
Salary range $50,000-$80,000
WEB PRESS OPERATOR- ADI / BALTIMORE, MD
American Direct is seeking an experience commercial web press operator to run a Sanden web printing press at its Baltimore production facility. Direct mail forms, inserts and more keep the press schedule full and provide opportunities for overtime. Press is in excellent condition and prints beautifully with new register and viewing systems
Job requirements for this position include but are not limited to:
Operating the printing press from splicer to rewinder, setting, adjusting and replacing rollers, setting ink, pinholes and perfs, register, and water, performing basic maintenance and upkeep. The pressman will have a dedicated press helper.
Production performance is reviewed regularly by management and is the basis for pay scales, interim bonuses, and overall success in the company. For the right candidate, American Direct will provide temporary housing and relocation assistance.
Compensation to be determined based on experience. Seasoned Commercial Web Press Operators have the potential to start in the mid to upper twenties.
Perks & Benefits:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
Salary range $50,000-$80,000
DIGITAL PRESS OPERATOR POSITION – TIDEWATER / CENTREVILLE, MD
We are seeking a skilled Digital Press Operator to join our dynamic team. If you have a passion for print production, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, WE WANT TO TALK TO YOU!
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate digital printing equipment to produce high-quality printed materials. We operate 2 roll to roll Screen Digital presses (Screen HD / Screen NX).
- Perform regular maintenance on digital presses to ensure optimal performance.
- Troubleshoot and resolve machine issues in a timely manner.
- Monitor the production process to meet client specifications and deadlines.
- Collaborate with the production team to maintain workflow efficiency.
- Perform quality checks to ensure materials meet standards.
Requirements:
- Previous experience operating digital presses is preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret job orders and technical specifications.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines.
- Basic computer skills and experience with print management software (preferred).
- Strong problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance after 90 days
- Paid time off and holidays after 90 days
- Life insurance at no cost to the employee
- Jury Duty pay
- Bereavement pay
- Long-term disability insurance offered
- Birthday holiday
LEAD FOLDER OPERATORS – TIDEWATER / CENTREVILLE, MD
We have continuous feed (conventional) and unwind-to fold-lines (direct mail folding line). Our folders are MBO and Stahl.
This position requires operators to set up folders and get them to running speed, feeding folders, maintaining production standards during the shifts, printing and recording work tickets, and use of computer system. This is an excellent high-level opportunity with a growing company for an experienced folder mechanic. Applicants must be willing to commute to Centreville, MD or relocate. Tidewater is willing to pay relocation expenses for well-qualified candidates.
This is a full-time position 5 days a week Monday – Friday on our 3rd shift from 11pm to 7am. During heavy production periods bi-weekly Saturday Overtime is mandatory.
Job Requirements
- Reliable transportation
- Good verbal and written communication skill
- Experience in supervising staff
- Leadership skills
- A strong work ethic
- A positive attitude
- Ability to stand for long periods
- Ability to lift, bend, stoop