Pressman Jobs in Lemont, 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 (23 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Saint Charles, IL (23 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 15 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...

Field Service Technician/Engineer - Industrial Printing

  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 29 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 29 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,...

Flexo Press Operator, 3rd Shift

  • Montgomery, IL (19 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Montgomery, IL (19 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Details Job Location: Montgomery, IL - MONTGOMERY, IL Position Type: Full Time Education Level: High School Salary Range: Undisclosed Travel Percentage: None Job Shift: Third Description As an...

Press Operator II - Night Shift

  • Bolingbrook, IL (4 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL (4 miles from Lemont, 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 (4 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL (4 miles from Lemont, 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 (22 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (22 miles from Lemont, 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 (24 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (24 miles from Lemont, 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 (14 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Berkeley, IL (14 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

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

Press Operator 2 - Days Sign On Bonus $1000

  • Elk Grove Village, IL (22 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (22 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 90+ 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 (23 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Saint Charles, IL (23 miles from Lemont, 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 (22 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (22 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 90+ 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 ranging from hairline...

Press Operator 1 - Nights

  • Elk Grove Village, IL (22 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (22 miles from Lemont, 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 (22 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (22 miles from Lemont, 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...

Press Operator 3 - Nights $2000 Sign On Bonus

  • Elk Grove Village, IL (22 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (22 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

quality of product, lead and direct press crew, maintain press, and work on other operation duties as directed by the supervisors Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a gravure press or, multi-color offset...

Press Assistant 2

  • Saint Charles, IL (23 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Saint Charles, IL (23 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

Company Description Sign on Bonus $1,000 2nd shift position hours: 3:00pm to 11:00 pm 3rd shift position hours: 11:00pm to 7:00am RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print,...

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Salary for Pressman Jobs in Lemont, IL

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

Highest Education Level

Pressmans in Lemont, 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 Lemont, 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%


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