Press Operator - Back Half

Overview

Phoenix Color

Job Title:

Pressman

Lakeside

Job Title:

Press Operator 2

Starting Pay: $25.63 - 26.92/hr (+$1.00/hr Night Shift Differential)

Pay Grade Range: $25.63 - 32.45/hr

• Based on experience.
• Potential performance based pay increases at 3 months, 6 months, and during merit review.

Why you ll love working here!

• 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.

Hours: 7:00am - 7:00pm

Schedule: Sunday - Tuesday and every other Wednesday

Location: 18249 Phoenix Dr., Hagerstown, MD 21742

As a 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

What It Takes:

• Ability to stand and walk for 12-hour shift and lift up to 60lbs
• May be exposed to liquid chemicals or vapors
• 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