Pressroom Press Operator 2

Posted 9 days ago

lakeside book companyHagerstown (MD)

Printing Press Operators Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books)

SENIORITY

Junior

SALARY

$25.25 - $33.25

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About the role

Phoenix Color Printing Press Operator 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.

Salary range: $25.25 - $33.25 + $1.00 shift differential

Schedule: Monday - Thursday night shift - 7pm to 7amPosition Summary:

Support all phases of production by and following all SOPs for operation, maintenance of the printing press, all while following all safety and quality control standards. Direct / train press operators assisting on press.

Position Responsibilities:

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

Physical Requirements: Ability to stand and walk for 12-hour shift and lift up to 60lbs May be exposed to liquid chemicals or vapors Position Skills:

Ability to read and understand written instructions and read a standard ruler
High levels of attention to detail
Ability to work as a team
Mechanically inclined

Experience/Education:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Minimum (2) years prior pressman experience required
Technical training with Heidelberg sheet fed printing preferred

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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