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PrePress - Prepress Operator 2

Lakeside Book Company

ProductionFull Time$25 - $33 / hour
Location
Hagerstown, MD
Posted
September 23, 2026

Job Description

Role overview

Prepare all final files for press and support pressroom as needed while following all safety and quality control standards.

Schedule

Tuesday to Friday 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Responsibilities

  • Layout and trapping of all final PDF files from customer’s app or PDF file
  • Layout and trapping of all book work
  • Output proofs to be QC’d
  • System work as needed to create, emboss, spot UV and foil files
  • Output film for all special effects
  • Assisting pressroom with color corrections as needed
  • Adheres to and promotes all safety, security and environmental policies and procedures
  • All other duties as assigned

Physical 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

Skills

  • 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
  • Ability to read and understand written instructions
  • Position requires some mechanical aptitude
  • Position requires 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

Experience

/Education

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • 2 Years of previous printing experience

Compensation and Benefits

  • Rate: $25.75 - $33.25 Based on experience
  • Clean and safe work environment
  • Work-life balance
  • Growth and promotion opportunities
  • Great culture and co-workers

Application Information

  • Apply at: 18249 Phoenix Dr, Hagerstown, MD 21742, USA
  • Scan QR code to apply.