Prepress MAC Printing Operator

Lakeside Book Company•Hagerstown, MD

3d•$23 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

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: MAC Operator Lakeside Job Title: Prepress Operator 1 Starting Pay: $22.55 - 26.92/hr (+$1.00/hr Night Shift Differential) Pay Grade Ranges Combined: $22.55 - 29.50/hr (+$1.00/hr Night Shift Differential) Based on experience. 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: 8:30am - 4:30pm Schedule: Monday - Friday Location: 18249 Phoenix Dr., Hagerstown, MD 21742

Requirements

Must be able to lift 50lbs, stand/walk for 8-10 hours
May be exposed to liquid chemicals or vapors
Must be able to read color differentiation and a ruler
Experience with desktop publishing (the Adobe Suite), FTP clients, and PDF preflight is preferred.
High levels of attention to detail
Organizational and leadership skills
Ability to work as a team and individually
Ability to read and understand written instructions
High levels of mechanical aptitude
Ability to read a ruler metric and standard
Ability to do mathematical calculations
Must have general knowledge of manufacturing operations
Ability to read and understand technical press layouts, set up instructions and production instructions

Responsibilities

Responsible for preparing digital files as needed per customer service instructions while following all safety and quality control standards.
Correctly name and organize all files and folders
Follow Customer Service Representative’s instructions
Question discrepancies and substandard content
Edit supplied application files as needed for correct imposition, correct colors and color format, sufficient bleeds, special effects (foil, embossing, etc.) text corrections
Account for all required color corrections
Pick up and combine all digital files, create barcodes, create print-ready pdfs, create patch pdfs, output visuals (lasers, epsons, etc.) assist all prep departments,
complete web-job notes and perform other duties as needed
Preflight all PDFs
Ensure all content is correct per supplied visuals and CSR instructions
Adheres to and promotes all safety, security and environmental 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.
Clean and safe work environment
Work-life balance
Growth and promotion opportunities
Great culture and co-workers