Pressman Jobs in La Grange, IL

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.

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Digital Print Operator 2 - BCS

Saint Charles, IL (24 miles from La Grange, IL)
10 days ago

Saint Charles, IL (24 miles from La Grange, IL)
10 days ago

Company Description RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey. The company offers the...

OPS - Press Feeder

Niles, IL (17 miles from La Grange, IL)
15 days ago

Niles, IL (17 miles from La Grange, IL)
15 days ago

Job Purpose: Job Responsibilities: Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications: TBD Pay Range - $18 - $24 Work Experience: Education: No Education Preferences What We Offer Engaging and inclusive...

Field Service Technician/Engineer - Industrial Printing

Chicago, IL (13 miles from La Grange, IL)
25 days ago

Chicago, IL (13 miles from La Grange, IL)
25 days ago

Field Service Technician/Engineer - Industrial Printing Durst Image Technology $55,000-$80,000/yr - Total compensation includes base salary, bonus opportunity, and overtime. Also: 401k with match,...

Printing Press Operator - Heidelberg Press

Bolingbrook, IL (12 miles from La Grange, IL)
28 days ago

Bolingbrook, IL (12 miles from La Grange, IL)
28 days ago

This position will operate Heidelberg Printing Presses, applying inks and coatings to packaging materials while ensuring quality standards, safety, and efficiency are met....

Press Operator II - Night Shift

Bolingbrook, IL (12 miles from La Grange, IL)
30+ days ago

Bolingbrook, IL (12 miles from La Grange, IL)
30+ days ago

Set up, operate, and monitor HP Indigo digital presses to produce high-quality prints. Set up, operate, and monitor Canon Oce Vario digital presses to produce high-quality prints....

Digital Press Operator - 3rd Shift

Bolingbrook, IL (12 miles from La Grange, IL)
30+ days ago

Bolingbrook, IL (12 miles from La Grange, IL)
30+ days ago

Set up, operate, and monitor HP Indigo digital presses to produce high-quality prints. Set up, operate, and monitor Canon Oce Vario digital presses to produce high-quality prints....

Machine Operator (printing Press) - Starting Pay - $21.87 $2,000 Signing Bonus!

Elk Grove Village, IL (17 miles from La Grange, IL)
30+ days ago

Elk Grove Village, IL (17 miles from La Grange, IL)
30+ days ago

$2,000 SIGNING BONUS! OPPORTUNITY: We are a Foodservice folding carton manufacturing operation seeking candidates to join our Elk Grove Village, IL team. We're recruiting for multiple positions so...

Printer Technician

Schaumburg, IL (21 miles from La Grange, IL)
30+ days ago

Schaumburg, IL (21 miles from La Grange, IL)
30+ days ago

Id : 4089, Title : Printer Technician, Category : Service Delivery, RequisitionType : United States, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...788, ExternalPostedStartDate : 2025-05-27T19:48:22 00:00,...

Digital Press Operator

Berkeley, IL (7 miles from La Grange, IL)
30+ days ago

Berkeley, IL (7 miles from La Grange, IL)
30+ days ago

Description Mittera is currently seeking Digital Press Operators where employees are appreciated and rewarded for the work they put in....

Print Operations Technician

Glenview, IL (20 miles from La Grange, IL)
45+ days ago

Glenview, IL (20 miles from La Grange, IL)
45+ days ago

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Print Operations Technician to join our team at Guarantee Trust Life. As a member of the IT Infrastructure team, this entry-level role is a great way...

Lead Offset Press Operator

Woodridge, IL (10 miles from La Grange, IL)
45+ days ago

Woodridge, IL (10 miles from La Grange, IL)
45+ days ago

General Information Job ID ATR51846 Posting Job Title Lead Offset Press Operator Locations IL Woodridge Employment Type Full Time Date Posted 22-May-2025 Relocation Support No Description & Requirements...

Press Operator 2 - Days Sign On Bonus $1000

Elk Grove Village, IL (17 miles from La Grange, IL)
60+ days ago

Elk Grove Village, IL (17 miles from La Grange, IL)
60+ days ago

press to print single-color, two-color, and/or multi-color work which includes large solids, screen tints, line and halftones with critical color values and registration requirements Review job specifications...

Assistant Press Operator - KR

Saint Charles, IL (24 miles from La Grange, IL)
90+ days ago

Saint Charles, IL (24 miles from La Grange, IL)
90+ days ago

Job Description The Assistant Press Operator will assists Press Operators with press make ready, operating, and maintaining sheet-fed or web offset printing press....

Press Operator 2 - Nights $1000 Sign On Bonus

Elk Grove Village, IL (17 miles from La Grange, IL)
90+ days ago

Elk Grove Village, IL (17 miles from La Grange, IL)
90+ days ago

Press Operator 1 - Nights

Elk Grove Village, IL (17 miles from La Grange, IL)
90+ days ago

Elk Grove Village, IL (17 miles from La Grange, IL)
90+ days ago

Job Description Responsibilities: Assist with set up, adjust, operate, and maintain single or multi-color offset press Perform all make-ready tasks associated with the type of press operated such as...

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Demographic Data for La Grange, IL

Moving to La Grange, IL? Find some basic demographic data about La Grange, IL below.

Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in La Grange, IL

Local

National

Total Population

32,613

Number of Businesses

1,380

City Size

Medium

Title Synonyms

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Press Operator

Salary for Pressman Jobs in La Grange, IL

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHirePrinting research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Pressmans in La Grange, IL offer the following education background

Bachelor's Degree

33.0%

High School or GED

30.8%

Associate's Degree

12.4%

Vocational Degree or Certification

12.3%

Master's Degree

7.3%

Some College

2.5%

Some High School

1.1%

Doctorate Degree

0.7%

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Pressmans in La Grange, IL

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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