Press Operator 2

About the role

Phoenix Color® is a premier full-service, full-color printer with over 40 years of superior print experience. We produce memorable, value-added components, heavily-illustrated books and specialty commercial products.

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.
• Report time and production results accurately.
• Adhere to and promote all safety policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical (family coverage included!), Dental, Vision, 401k, and EAP.
• Paid Time Off: Two weeks of paid vacation.
• Extra Perks: $100 safety shoe reimbursement after 60 days.
• Company-provided tools & Phoenix Color T-shirts.
• On-the-job training + OSHA forklift certification (as needed).
• Culture & Fun: Family Fun Day, food trucks, parades, employee events, and more!
• Career Growth: Opportunities to transfer and advance after six months.

Benefits

• Starting Pay: $25.75 - $33.25 (+$1.00/hr Night Shift Differential) Based on experience. Potential performance based pay increases at 3 months, 6 months, and during merit review.

Schedule

7:00am - 7:00pm

Location

18249 Phoenix Dr., Hagerstown, MD 21742