Machine Operator - Press Operator 2

Lakeside Book•Hagerstown, MD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Operator (Press Operator 2) performs basic setup and maintenance for press jobs, including loading paper and hanging plates. The role reviews job tickets and verifies ink and paper, sets up fountains, feeders, and plates, checks color specifications, and determines how to conduct color matching. The operator runs jobs using standard quality-control measures, identifies and eliminates printing defects, uses measuring devices as needed, performs basic maintenance and housekeeping, records time and production results accurately, and follows and promotes safety policies. The schedule is Wednesday through Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., at 18249 Phoenix Dr., Hagerstown, Maryland 21742.

Requirements

Minimum of two years of prior pressman experience.
Ability to stand and walk for a 12-hour shift and lift up to 60 pounds.
Ability to read and understand written instructions and read a standard ruler down to 1/16 of an inch.
High attention to detail.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Mechanical aptitude.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
May be exposed to liquid chemicals or vapors.

Nice To Haves

Technical training with Heidelberg sheet-fed printing preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform basic operations to set up and maintain a job run, including loading paper and hanging plates.
Review job tickets and verify that ink and paper match the job; set up fountains, feeders, and plates.
Check color specifications and determine how to conduct color matching.
Run jobs 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 a blanket gauge, densitometer, durometer, pH meter, packing gauge, or micrometer as needed.
Enforce standard operating procedures 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance, including family coverage
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Two weeks of paid vacation
$100 safety shoe reimbursement after 60 days
Company-provided tools and Phoenix Color T-shirts
On-the-job training and OSHA forklift certification as needed
Family events, food trucks, parades, and employee events
Opportunities to transfer and advance after six months
Potential performance-based pay increases at three months, six months, and during merit review