Pressman Jobs
A Pressman, also known as a Printing Press Operator, is an essential professional in the printing industry tasked with the responsibility of managing the printing press. Their main duties involve setting up and operating the printing press, making necessary adjustments to ensure quality, carrying out regular maintenance activities, and troubleshooting any mechanical issues that may arise. They are also responsible for loading paper, mixing inks and ensuring the correct color balance. Pressman often work in fast-paced environments and should possess strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, mechanical skills, and the ability to perform manual labor.
To qualify for the role of a Pressman, a high school diploma or equivalent is typically required, although some employers prefer candidates with post-secondary training in Graphic Communications or a related field. Further, certification such as the PrintEd Certification by the Graphic Arts Education and Research Foundation can prove beneficial. Prior to becoming a Pressman, an individual may have held positions such as a Bindery Operator, where they would gain experience with assembling, binding, and trimming printed materials, a Prepress Technician, handling the setting up of printing presses for operation, or an Ink Mixer, where they would gain expertise in color theory and ink mixing.
- New Paramount Prints
- Passaic, NJ
- 1 day ago
- New Paramount Prints
- Passaic, NJ
- 1 day ago
Since F. Schumacher & Co. was founded in 1889, our family-owned design house has been synonymous with style, taste, and innovation—and always ahead of the pack. We’re driven by a shared belief...
- Smyth Companies
- Wilmington, MA
- 7 days ago
- Smyth Companies
- Wilmington, MA
- 7 days ago
Smyth-Boston is seeking candidates who take pride in what they do, love being part of something great, enjoy learning, and creating new opportunities for our customers. From big moments to...
Hearst Michigan Newspapers prints 4 Dailies and Weeklies owned by Hearst, plus a variety of Commercial Printing. The hours for this role are 5 PM to 1 PM....
SHIFT LEAD / PRINTING PRESS OPERATOR
- Smyth Companies
- Minneapolis, MN
- 8 days ago
- Smyth Companies
- Minneapolis, MN
- 8 days ago
Smyth-Minneapolis is seeking candidates who take pride in what they do, love being part of something great, enjoy learning, and creating new opportunities for our customers. From big moments to...
Print Room Operator - Digital Printing & Finishing
- Milwaukee, WI
- 45+ days ago
- Milwaukee, WI
- 45+ days ago
Its a great time to join AAA The Auto Club Group! JOIN THE TEAM COMMITTED TO DRIVING YOUR CAREER FORWARD Job Type: Full time Exempt/Non Exempt: Hourly Job Description: Reports to: RC-Manager,...
Design Technician Job Type: Full-Time - Hourly Pay Rate : Starting at $25/hour Category : Entertainment Location : Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, Texas WHAT WE PROVIDE: At Six Flags Fiesta...
Line of Business: Cement & White About Us: Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials....
006394-Maint Mechanic I (Preventative Maintenance Technician)
- Mauldin, SC
- 30+ days ago
- Mauldin, SC
- 30+ days ago
Line of Business: Aggregates About Us: Heidelberg Materials is one of the worlds largest suppliers of building materials....
Qualifications Successful candidates must meet the following requirements: Experience with the following Offset Press Equipment: Harris, Heidelberg, Goss, and/or Manroland. 2-3 years of previous Press...
Fixed Weekend Shift Sheetfed First Press Operator
- Sturtevant, WI
- 1 hour ago
- Sturtevant, WI
- 1 hour ago
Essential Functions of this position include: Prepare for Operation - Access job ticket information and set up offset press machine for correct substrate, ink, and plate specifications....
Sheetfed First Press Operator 2nd shift
- Menomonee Falls, WI
- 1 hour ago
- Menomonee Falls, WI
- 1 hour ago
Quad is currently seeking 2nd shift Sheetfed Press Operator to work in our In-Store facility in West Allis. Press Feeder is responsible for set up and operation of large format litho press infeed....
Quad is currently seeking Second and Third Shift Digital Press Operators to work in our Quad Instore facility in West Allis....
Essential Functions of this position include: Prepare for Operation - Access job ticket information and set up offset press machine for correct substrate, ink, and plate specifications....
press machine for correct substrate, ink, and plate specifications....
press machine for correct substrate, ink, and plate specifications....
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Pressmans offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
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- Documentation
- Supply Chain
- Housekeeping
- Regulations
- Machine Repair
- General Repair
- Micrometers
- Reimbursement
- Raw Materials
- Packaging Equipment
- Offset Printing
- Digital Press
- Heidelberg
- Bindery
- Commercial Printing
- Offset Press
- Large Format Printing
- Lithography
- Digital Printing
- Color Management
- Flexography
- Binding
- Plate Making
- Die Cutting
- Print Production
- Laminating
- Prepress
- Screen Printing
- Printing
- Direct Mail
- Color Matching
- Color Theory
- Finishing
- Machine Operation
- Mechanically Inclined
- Publishing
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Packing
- Preventive Maintenance
- Graphic Design
- Quality Control Inspection
- Installation
- Specifications
- Packaging
- Quality Control
- Troubleshooting
- Math
- High School Diploma
- Inventory Management
- Filing
- Multitasking
- Problem Solving
- Sales
- Teamwork
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Computer Skills
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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