What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pressman / Pressroom Operator 2 - Front Half Days position at Phoenix Color?
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.
Phoenix Color Job Title: Pressman
Lakeside Job Title: Press Operator 2
Pay: $25.63 - 26.92/hr ( $1.00/hr Night Shift Differential)
Pay Grade Range: $25.63 - 32.45/hr
Additional Incentives:
- Up to $100 Safety Shoe Reimbursement after 60 days of employment.
- Phoenix Color will provide all tools necessary.
- Two T-Shirts provided.
- 2 Weeks Vacation to start.
Hours: 7:00am - 7:00pm
Schedule: Sunday - Tuesday and every other Wednesday
Location: 18249 Phoenix Dr., Hagerstown, MD 21742
As our 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
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand and walk for 12-hour shift and lift up to 60lbs
- May be exposed to liquid chemicals or vapors
Qualifications:
- 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:
- Clean and safe work environment
- Work-life balance
- Growth and promotion opportunities
- Great culture and co-workers
Learn more at www.phoenixcolor.com.
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.
Work Location: In person
Salary : $26 - $27
