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...
Responsibilities: Offset Printing: Operate offset (2-color) presses by loading plates, inks, and stock, and maintain proper ink/water balance....
- 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....
Print Room Operator - Digital Printing & Finishing
- Milwaukee, WI
- 23 days ago
- Milwaukee, WI
- 23 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,...
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
- 10 days ago
- Mauldin, SC
- 10 days ago
Line of Business: Aggregates About Us: Heidelberg Materials is one of the worlds largest suppliers of building materials....
As Digital Press Operator, based in Torrance, CA, you'll be responsible for operating our Fujifilm J-Press and ensuring high-quality digital print production....
Plate Making Technician The Omaha World-Herald is seeking a Plate Making Technician to facilitate the output of plates used to print pages. The Omaha World-Herald is a regional printing facility...
Tasks will include running sheet fed, digital presses, bindery equipment, other processing equipment, and shipping/packing....
Benefits Start Day 1! $16.00 Hourly Pay Taylor is proud to now offer DailyPay. With DailyPay, you can get paid on your very first day. No more waiting for direct deposit or a paper check! Taylor...
General Information Job ID ATR53130 Posting Job Title Flexo Press Assistant Locations NC Greensboro Employment Type Full Time Date Posted 11-Jul-2025 Relocation Support No Description &...
General Information Job ID ATR52911 Posting Job Title Offset Press Operator Locations NC Mebane Employment Type Full Time Date Posted 11-Jul-2025 Relocation Support No Description & Requirements Smurfit...
Lead Screen Printer PeopleReady of Largo, FL is now hiring Lead Screen Printers in Largo, FL! Apply today and you could start as soon as this week. As a PeopleReady associate you'll benefit from:...
Press Assistant - Little Chute - 2nd Shift
- Little Chute, WI
- 8 hours ago
- Little Chute, WI
- 8 hours ago
Job Type Full-time Description The Press Operator Assistant is responsible for assisting the Press Operators and Die Cutter Operators in setting up and operating a printing machine to produce...
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Pressmans offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
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- Supply Chain
- Housekeeping
- Machine Repair
- General Repair
- Micrometers
- Equipment Maintenance
- Offset Printing
- Digital Press
- Heidelberg
- Bindery
- Flexography
- Commercial Printing
- Digital Printing
- Offset Press
- Lithography
- Color Management
- Large Format Printing
- Binding
- Plate Making
- Die Cutting
- Print Production
- Laminating
- Screen Printing
- Prepress
- Printing
- Direct Mail
- Print Design
- Color Matching
- Color Theory
- Finishing
- Machine Operation
- Mechanically Inclined
- Publishing
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Adobe Illustrator
- Packing
- Preventive Maintenance
- Graphic Design
- Quality Control Inspection
- Installation
- Specifications
- Loading & Unloading
- Packaging
- Quality Control
- Math
- Troubleshooting
- High School Diploma
- Filing
- Inventory Management
- Multitasking
- Microsoft Office
- Problem Solving
- Sales
- Time Management
- Teamwork
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Computer Skills
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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