Press Operator Jobs in Appleton, WI

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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Printing Press Operator

  • MCC
  • Neenah, WI (9 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Neenah, WI (9 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 2 days ago

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

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Digital Press Assistant-2nd shift

  • Great Northern
  • Oshkosh, WI (16 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Oshkosh, WI (16 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 1 hour ago

Position Summary Responsible for the complete set up and proper operation of the Digital Press to print to customer specifications and Great Northern - Oshkosh quality and efficiency standards by performing...

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Digital Press Assistant-1st shift

  • Great Northern
  • Oshkosh, WI (16 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Oshkosh, WI (16 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 1 hour ago

Position Summary Responsible for the complete set up and proper operation of the Digital Press to print to customer specifications and Great Northern - Oshkosh quality and efficiency standards by performing...

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Litho Press Operator

  • MCC
  • Neenah, WI (9 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Neenah, WI (9 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 2 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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Flexo Press Operator - 3Rd Shift Sign On Bonus

  • Smyth Companies, LLC
  • Green Bay, WI (22 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Green Bay, WI (22 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 5 days ago

We are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join the Press Operations team as a Flexographic Press Operator supporting our Green Bay facility....

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Press Operator 12 HR Nights

  • RR Donnelley & Sons
  • De Pere, WI (16 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 6 days ago
  • De Pere, WI (16 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 6 days ago

Job Description Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a gravure press or, multi-color offset press to print single-color, two-color, and/or multi-color work which includes large solids, screen tints...

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Machine Operator - Printing Pressroom - 2nd Shift

  • Seaway Printing Company Inc
  • De Pere, WI (16 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 14 days ago
  • De Pere, WI (16 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 14 days ago

Machine Operator - Printing Pressroom - 2nd Shift Seaway Printing Company Inc - 2.8 De Pere, WI Job Details Full-time $22 - $35 an hour 3 days ago Benefits Wellness program Health insurance Dental...

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1st shift Screen Print Operator GREAT BENEFITS!

  • Flex-Staff
  • Appleton, WI
  • 22 days ago
  • Appleton, WI
  • 22 days ago

Job #: 205818 Title: 1st shift Screen Print Operator *GREAT BENEFITS! Location: Appleton Salary Range: $18.50/hr. Description: Job Title: 1st shift Screen Print Operator *GREAT BENEFITS! Pay Rate:...

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Printing Press Operators - Open to Relocate!

  • Multi-Color Corp
  • Neenah, WI (9 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 25 days ago
  • Neenah, WI (9 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 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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Office Assistant/Pre Press Assistant

  • Aston Carter
  • Neenah, WI (9 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 28 days ago
  • Neenah, WI (9 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 28 days ago

You will collaborate closely with sales, press operators, and production staff to ensure each job is set up correctly and progresses smoothly through the shop....

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Printing Press Operator 2nd and 3rd Shift

  • Entegee, Inc.
  • Neenah, WI (9 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Neenah, WI (9 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 30+ days ago

Press operator role responsible for press setup, production monitoring, color adjustment, troubleshooting, recordkeeping, and safety compliance....

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Flexographic Press Operator

  • HireNexus
  • Green Bay, WI (22 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Green Bay, WI (22 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 30+ days ago

Flexographic Press Operator CATEGORY Operations LOCATION Green Bay, Wisconsin SALARY $52,000 - $67,000 JOB REFERENCE 189947 Job Description Need skilled Flexographic Press Operator to join the Press...

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HP Indigo Digital Press Operator

  • Outlook Group Corp.
  • Neenah, WI (9 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Neenah, WI (9 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 30+ days ago

Outlook Group is hiring a Digital Press Operator to join our growing team!...

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Production Associate - Screen Printing

  • Flex-Staff
  • Oshkosh, WI (16 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Oshkosh, WI (16 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 45+ days ago

operators and supervisors Clean ink from screens with a power washer Follow all safety procedures and shop policies If you are interested, apply online at www.flexstaff.com or send your resume to ....

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Digital Press Operator - 3Rd Shift

  • Smyth Companies, LLC
  • Green Bay, WI (22 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Green Bay, WI (22 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 60+ days ago

Press Operator include: Operate HP or UV digital print technologies Provide color management support on every project Work collaboratively with your production team members to deliver top-quality labels...

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Demographic Data for Appleton, WI

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Salary for Press Operator Jobs in Appleton, WI

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Highest Education Level

Press Operators in Appleton, WI 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 Appleton, WI
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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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