PrePress - Prepress Operator 1

Lakeside Book Company•Hagerstown, MD

11d•$23 - $30•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. Position Summary: Prepare all final files for press and support pressroom as needed while following all safety and quality control standards. Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm Rate: $23.00 - $30.25 Based on experience Ensure all outgoing proofs match customers’ requests while following all safety and quality control standards.

Requirements

Ability to stand and walk for 12-hour shift
Ability to occasionally carry and lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to bend and reach for extended periods of time
Must be able to pass color differentiation test and maintain that capability
Ability to read and understand written instructions
High levels of mechanical aptitude
Ability to read a ruler metric and standard
Position may require some mathematical calculations
Must have general knowledge of manufacturing operations
Ability to read and understand technical press layouts, set up instructions and production instructions
Ability and initiative to learn
High levels of attention to detail
Organizational and leadership skills
Knowledge of department’s safety standards
Ability to meet department quality standards
Ability to work as a team and individually
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
2 Years of previous printing experience

Responsibilities

Ensures that production goals are met and perform other duties as needed
Adheres to and promotes all safety, security and environmental policies and procedures
All other duties as assigned