Press Operator Jobs in Hendersonville, NC

A Press Operator in the printing industry is primarily responsible for setting up and operating printing machines. These professionals manage the press process from the beginning to the end, ensuring that the press runs smoothly and that the final product meets quality standards. They install printing plates and cylinders, make necessary adjustments, monitor ink distribution, and perform regular maintenance and troubleshooting. Press Operators also need to understand the specifications of a printing job, including the ink mix, paper grade, and print size.

To be successful in this role, a candidate should have strong technical and mechanical skills, good eye-hand coordination, and excellent problem-solving abilities. They should also have an understanding of safety procedures and the ability to work under tight deadlines. While a high school diploma is typically required, some employers may prefer candidates with an associate degree or certification in a related field. Prior experience is often required, with job roles that could lead to becoming a Press Operator including roles such as a Print Machine Assistant, Print Production Worker, or a Bindery Operator.

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Flexo Press Operator - 1st shift

  • MCC
  • Weaverville, NC (24 miles from Hendersonville, NC)
  • 26 days ago
  • Weaverville, NC (24 miles from Hendersonville, NC)
  • 26 days ago

Qualifications: High school diploma or GED. 1+ years as a printing press operator experience and/or training....

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Printing Press Operator

  • Plasticard-Locktech International
  • Asheville, NC (15 miles from Hendersonville, NC)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Asheville, NC (15 miles from Hendersonville, NC)
  • 11 hours ago

Printing Press Operator Department:Operations Direct - Press Location:Asheville, NC The primary responsibility of the Offset Printing Press Operator is to perform the duties involved in offset printing...

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Offset Press Operator

  • WestRock
  • Hendersonville, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Hendersonville, NC
  • 1 day ago

How you will impact WestRock: * Operate various sheet-fed offset presses. * Reads work orders to determine setup specifications and instructions. * Starts machines and make trial runs to verify accuracy...

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Flexo Press Operator - 3rd shift

  • Multi Color Corporation
  • Weaverville, NC (24 miles from Hendersonville, NC)
  • 23 days ago
  • Weaverville, NC (24 miles from Hendersonville, NC)
  • 23 days ago

Qualifications: High school diploma or GED. 1+ years as a printing press operator experience and/or training....

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Printing Press Operators - Open to Relocate!

  • Multi-Color Corp
  • Asheville, NC (15 miles from Hendersonville, NC)
  • 25 days ago
  • Asheville, NC (15 miles from Hendersonville, NC)
  • 25 days ago

Are you a Lithographic, Flexographic or Digital Printing Press Operator? Open To Relocation? We also have 29 other Facilities Including: Fullerton CA. Fort Worth TX. Waukesha WI. Batavia OH....

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Printing Press Operator

  • Amcor
  • Asheville, NC (15 miles from Hendersonville, NC)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Asheville, NC (15 miles from Hendersonville, NC)
  • 60+ days ago

Printing Press Operator Asheville, NC Job Details Full-time $23.72 - $27.00 an hour 19 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health savings account AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance...

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Demographic Data for Hendersonville, NC

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Salary for Press Operator Jobs in Hendersonville, NC

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Highest Education Level

Press Operators in Hendersonville, NC offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
33.3%
High School or GED
30.2%
Associate's Degree
12.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.2%
Master's Degree
7.4%
Some College
2.6%
Some High School
1.1%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Press Operators in Hendersonville, NC
2-4 years
45.9%
None
34.8%
4-6 years
6.5%
Less than 1 year
5.4%
6-8 years
5.0%
10+ years
1.2%
8-10 years
1.2%


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