Press Operator 2

Phoenix Color® is a premier full-service, full-color printer with over 40 years of superior print experience. Drawing on a broad spectrum of materials and decorative technologies, Phoenix Color® produces memorable, value-added components, heavily-illustrated books and specialty commercial products.

Phoenix Color® has been servicing the publishing industry within the United States since 1979 and has formed lasting relationships with some of the biggest names in book publishing.

As a domestic manufacturer, we offer extensive, in-house digital pre-press capabilities and our technologically advanced UV printing platform supports an array of printing and finishing options. Our innovative special effects include foil stamping, UV embellishments and laminations, as well as our trademarked products LithoFoil®, MetalTone™, Look of Leather™ and VibraColor™.

Phoenix Color's® progressive innovation and commitment to quality will give your product the optimum eye-catching edge required in today's competitive marketplace.

Pay Grade Range : $25.75 - 33.25/hr(+$1.00/hr Night Shift Differential)

• Based on experience.
• Potential performance based pay increases at 3 months, 6 months, and during merit review.

Hours: 7:00pm - 7:00am

Schedule: Monday - Thursday (Every other Thursday based on production)

Location: 18249 Phoenix Dr., Hagerstown, MD 21742

As a Pressroom Operator 2, you will:

• Able to perform basic operations to setup and maintain a job run including loading paper, hanging plates, etc
• Review job ticket, verify ink and paper match the job, and know how to set up fountains, feeders and plates
• Check color specifications and determine how to conduct color matching
• Run the job using standard quality control measures including date stamping and checking offset
• Recognize and eliminate printing problems such as picking, piling, register and other defects
• Use measuring devices such as blanket gauge, densitometer, durometer, PH meter, packing gauge or micrometer as needed
• Enforce SOPs and assist operators when necessary
• Perform basic maintenance and housekeeping functions
• Report time and production results accurately
• Adhere to and promote all safety policies and procedures
• All other duties as assigned

What It Takes:

• Ability to stand and walk for 12-hour shift and lift up to 60lbs
• May be exposed to liquid chemicals or vapors
• Ability to read and understand written instructions and read a standard ruler down to 1/16 of an inch.

• High levels of attention to detail
• Ability to work as a team
• Mechanically inclined
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Minimum (2) years prior pressman experience required
• Technical training with Heidelberg sheet fed printing preferred

What we offer you:

• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k with company match
• Career growth opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee appreciation & recognition programs

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Lakeside Book Company is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or perform essential job functions please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.

*This job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It's not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties and responsibilities assigned for this job at the company's discretion.


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