Pressroom Press Assistant - Font Half

Hagerstown, MD, USA

Posted Friday, December 5, 2025 at 5:00 AM

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.

Starting Pay Range: $20.50 - 21.54/hr (+$1.00/hr Night Shift Differential)

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 Prorated Vacation.

Hours: 7:00am - 7:00pm

Schedule: Sunday - Tuesday and every other Wednesday

Location: 18249 Phoenix Dr., Hagerstown, MD 21742

As our Pressroom Assistant 2, you will:

Assist in basic setup and operation of the press including loading paper, hanging plates, etc

Provide proper preparation and operation of the press to include application of ink, plates, blankets and inline solutions

Maintain supplies and chemicals needed to run press efficiently and to customers specifications

Perform assigned tasks to meet the production and quality standards for press operation.

Adhere to quality standards and assist the operator on monitoring the quality of work being printed.

Read and interpret job ticket instructions

Perform basic maintenance and housekeeping functions

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

High levels of attention to detail

Ability to work as a team

Mechanically inclined

Must be able to read a standard ruler

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Technical training with printing concentration preferred

What we offer:

• Clean and safe work environment
• Work-life balance
• Growth and promotion opportunities
• Great culture and co-workers

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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.