Press Operator 2

Phoenix Color Corp.; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 35,473 - 45,805; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Paid Time Off

$100 safety shoe reimbursement

On-job training and OSHA certification

Career Growth opportunities

Job summary

Phoenix Color Corp. in Hagerstown, MD, is seeking a Pressroom Operator 2 to operate printing machinery and ensure quality control. Responsibilities include setting up jobs, verifying materials, and managing production issues.

Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of pressman experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and strong attention to detail. The position offers a starting pay of $25.75 - $33.25, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years prior pressman experience required.
• Ability to stand and walk for a 12-hour shift and lift up to 60 lbs.
• May be exposed to liquid chemicals or vapors.

Responsibilities

• Able to perform basic operations to set up and maintain a job run.
• Review job ticket and verify ink and paper match.
• Run the job using standard quality control measures.

Skills

Ability to perform basic operations in printing

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Mechanically inclined

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training with Heidelberg printing

Job description

Pressroom Operator 2 Responsibilities

• Able to perform basic operations to set up and maintain a job run including loading paper, hanging plates, etc.
• Review job ticket, verify ink and paper match the job, and set up fountains, feeders and plates.
• Check color specifications and 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.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand and walk for a 12‑hour shift and lift up to 60 lbs.
• 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.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting Pay: $25.75 - $33.25 (+$1.00/hr Night Shift Differential). Based on experience. Potential performance‑based pay increases at 3 months, 6 months, and during merit review.

Comprehensive Benefits – Medical (family coverage included), Dental, Vision, 401k, EAP.

Paid Time Off – Two weeks of paid vacation.

$100 safety shoe reimbursement after 60 days.

Company‑provided tools & Phoenix Color T‑shirts.

On‑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.

Schedule and Hours

Hours: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm.

Schedule: Sunday – Tuesday and every other Wednesday.

Location

18249 Phoenix Dr., Hagerstown, MD 21742

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Phoenix Color provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.