Finishing - Light Equipment Operator

Posted Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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 Litho Foil®, Metal Tone™, Look of Leather™ and Vibra Color™.

Phoenix Color’s® progressive innovation and commitment to quality will give your product the optimum eye-catching edge required in today’s competitive marketplace.

Phoenix Color

Job Title:

Finishing Machine Operator

Starting Pay: $18.96 - 19.96/hr (+$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.

$100 safety shoe reimbursement after 60 days

Company-provided tools & Phoenix Color T-shirts

On-the-job training + OSHA forklift certification (as needed)

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Pay ahead of pay day

Culture & Fun :
Family Fun Day, food trucks, parades, employee events, and more!

Career Growth :
Opportunities to transfer and advance after six months.

Hours: 7am-3pm

Schedule: M-F

What You’ll Do

As a Finishing Finishing Machine Operator / LEO2 , you’ll play an important role in our production team by:

Setting up, operating, and maintaining laminating machinery

Monitoring production runs and adjusting machines as needed

Performing quality checks to ensure top product standards

Monitoring film temperature and machine performance

Following and promoting all safety policies and procedures

Supporting the team with other duties as needed

What It Takes

Ability to stand and walk for 12-hour shifts

Comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs, bending, and reaching for extended periods

Basic math skills and the ability to follow written instructions

Strong attention to detail and a focus on quality

Team player with the ability to provide direction when needed

Mechanically inclined – able to handle minor machine adjustments with hand tools

Preferred :
High school diploma or equivalent, plus mechanical experience

What we offer:

• Clean and safe work environment
• Work-life balance
• Growth and promotion opportunities
• Great culture and co-workers

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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.