Pressman Jobs in Lake Forest, 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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Press Operator - 1st Shift

Des Plaines, IL (12 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
3 days ago

Des Plaines, IL (12 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
3 days ago

Shift/Hours: Monday - Friday, 5:00am - 1:00pm Responsible for the operation and manual setup/changeovers of multi-color sheet fed or high speed continuous/web presses. Perform a complete effective...

OPS - Press Feeder

Niles, IL (14 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
5 days ago

Niles, IL (14 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
5 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...

Maintenance Technician

Hoffman Est, IL (15 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
9 days ago

Hoffman Est, IL (15 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
9 days ago

Maintenance Technician Job Description The Maintenance Technician will perform mechanical and electrical repairs on high-speed corrugating machinery, including printing presses, die cutting,...

Press Helper

Pleasant Prairie, WI (20 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
9 days ago

Pleasant Prairie, WI (20 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
9 days ago

Press Helper** **Job Description** Join our dynamic print department as a Press Helper, where you will play a crucial role in the production process. Your responsibilities will include loading...

Converting and Flexographic Printing Operator

Waukegan, IL (8 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
29 days ago

Waukegan, IL (8 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
29 days ago

Converting and Flexographic Printing Operator Req #897 3530 Birchwood Dr, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA Job Description Posted Monday, May 26, 2025 at 11:00 PM | Expires Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:59...

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

Elk Grove Village, IL (16 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
30+ days ago

Elk Grove Village, IL (16 miles from Lake Forest, 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 (17 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
30+ days ago

Schaumburg, IL (17 miles from Lake Forest, 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 (24 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
30+ days ago

Berkeley, IL (24 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
30+ days ago

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

Press Operator

Elgin, IL (24 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
30+ days ago

Elgin, IL (24 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
30+ days ago

offset printing in preferred Attention to detail Ability to lift 50+ pounds on a regular basis Bilingual- Spanish is a plus!...

Print Operations Technician

Glenview, IL (11 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
30+ days ago

Glenview, IL (11 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
30+ 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...

Digital Press Operator

Wheeling, IL (8 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
30+ days ago

Wheeling, IL (8 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
30+ days ago

The ideal candidate is technically skilled, detail-oriented, and has previous experience in a digital or offset printing environment....

Press Operator 2 - Days Sign On Bonus $1000

Elk Grove Village, IL (16 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
60+ days ago

Elk Grove Village, IL (16 miles from Lake Forest, 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...

Press Operator 2 - Nights $1000 Sign On Bonus

Elk Grove Village, IL (16 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
90+ days ago

Elk Grove Village, IL (16 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
90+ days ago

Press Operator 1 - Nights

Elk Grove Village, IL (16 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
90+ days ago

Elk Grove Village, IL (16 miles from Lake Forest, 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...

Press Operator 3 - Days $2000 Sign on Bonus

Elk Grove Village, IL (16 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
90+ days ago

Elk Grove Village, IL (16 miles from Lake Forest, IL)
90+ days ago

operation duties as directed by the supervisors Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a Litho Press, In-line double web press, Harris M10, and a mini web 6 color web printing press or, multi-color offset...

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Demographic Data for Lake Forest, IL

Moving to Lake Forest, IL? Find some basic demographic data about Lake Forest, IL below.

Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Lake Forest, IL

Local

National

Total Population

21,026

Number of Businesses

934

City Size

Medium

Title Synonyms

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Press Operator

Salary for Pressman Jobs in Lake Forest, IL

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

Highest Education Level

Pressmans in Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, 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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