Printing Press Machine Operator - Nights

Lakeside Book • Hagerstown, MD

17h • $26 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• 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
• Minimum (2) years prior pressman experience required

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Technical training with Heidelberg sheet fed printing preferred

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED