PrePress - Prepress Operator 1

Posted 5 days ago

lakeside book companyHagerstown (MD)

Prepress Technicians and Workers Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books)

SENIORITY

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About the role

Phoenix Color Printing Position 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 Litho Foil, Metal Tone, Look of Leather and Vibra Color. Phoenix Color's progressive innovation and commitment to quality will give your product the optimum eye-catching edge required in today's competitive marketplace.

Position Summary: Prepare all final files for press and support pressroom as needed while following all safety and quality control standards. Schedule Tuesday to Friday 7:00am to 5:00pm Rate $25.75 - $33.25 Based on experience

Position Responsibilities: Layout and trapping of all final PDF files from customer's app or PDF file Layout and trapping of all book work Output proofs to be QC'd System work as needed to create, emboss, spot UV and foil files Output film for all special effects Assisting pressroom with color corrections as needed Adheres to and promotes all safety, security and environmental policies and procedures All other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements: Ability to stand and walk for 12-hour shift Ability to occasionally carry and lift up to 50 pounds Ability to bend and reach for extended periods of time Position Skills High levels of attention to detail Organizational and leadership skills Knowledge of department's safety standards Ability to meet department quality standards Ability to work as a team and individually Ability to read and understand written instructions Position requires some mechanical aptitude Position requires ability to read a ruler metric and standard Position may require some mathematical calculations Must have general knowledge of manufacturing operations Ability to read and understand technical press layouts, set up instructions and production instructions Experience/Education High school diploma or equivalent preferred 2 Years of previous printing experience

What we offer: Clean and safe work environment Work-life balance Growth and promotion opportunities Great culture and co-workers Phoenix Color provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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