Machine Operator - Press Operator 2
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 14, 2026. Lakeside Book Company scores B on the Alion truth index.
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.
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: 7:00am - 7:00pm
Schedule: Wednesday to Saturday
Location: 18249 Phoenix Dr., Hagerstown, MD 21742
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
What It Takes:
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
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Minimum (2) years prior pressman experience required
Technical training with Heidelberg sheet fed printing preferred