Pressman Jobs in Illinois
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.
Operating automatic screen printing equipment like a boss Assisting with screen exposure, ink mixing, reclaim, and washout Prepping and cleaning screens like a pro Staging, folding, and packing printed...
We are seeking a Flexographic Press Helper for the following shift in our Crystal Lake, IL facility: \n Shift available: 2nd shift: 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm, M-F \n Required Skills: \n \n Must be 18...
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...
Job Purpose: Job Responsibilities: Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications: TBD Pay Range - $18 - $24 Work Experience: Education: No Education Preferences What We Offer Engaging and inclusive...
Experience in web offset printing is desirable, although production experience of any kind may be helpful. Mechanical ability and familiarity with computers is preferred....
About the Position: Schedule: 2-2-3 (every other weekend off-Friday, Saturday, Sunday) Hours: 12-hour shift Pay: $23.31-$25.91 an hour EDUCATION: A High School Diploma or equivalent is required....
Field Service Technician/Engineer - Industrial Printing
- Chicago, IL
- 18 days ago
- Chicago, IL
- 18 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,...
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 Job Category:...
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...
This position will operate Heidelberg Printing Presses, applying inks and coatings to packaging materials while ensuring quality standards, safety, and efficiency are met....
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....
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....
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
- 30+ days ago
- Elk Grove Village, 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...
Id : 4089, Title : Printer Technician, Category : Service Delivery, RequisitionType : United States, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...788, ExternalPostedStartDate : 2025-05-27T19:48:22 00:00,...
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Pressmans in Illinois offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Pressman position
- Supply Chain
- Housekeeping
- Machine Repair
- General Repair
- Micrometers
- Equipment Maintenance
- Offset Printing
- Digital Press
- Heidelberg
- Bindery
- Flexography
- Commercial Printing
- Offset Press
- Lithography
- Digital Printing
- Color Management
- Large Format Printing
- Binding
- Plate Making
- Die Cutting
- Print Production
- Laminating
- Screen Printing
- Prepress
- Printing
- Typesetting
- 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
- Math
- Quality Control
- Troubleshooting
- High School Diploma
- Filing
- Inventory Management
- Microsoft Office
- Sales
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Computer Skills
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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