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.
Printing Production Assistant - Illini Union Illini Union Applications are now being accepted for the Printing Production Assistant - Illini Union position at the University of Illinois at...
Maintenance Technician** **Job Description** The Maintenance Technician will perform mechanical and electrical repairs on high-speed corrugating machinery, including printing presses, die cutting,...
Customer Support Technician - Remote Support
- Springfield, IL
- 6 hours ago
- Springfield, IL
- 6 hours ago
press, wide-format, CTP or Print on Demand industries. + Knowledge of Salesforce Service Cloud + Proficient in 3 or more product line technologies + Thorough understanding of Fujifilm portfolio of...
Remote WorkChicago Signs and Screen Printing is one of Chicago's highest rated Screen Printing, Embroidery, and Signage companies. Our motto is 5-Star Printing in the 4-Star City, and we work hard to live up...
Qualifications and Skills The ideal candidate will have experience in all aspects of screen print creation including: + Use of Automatic press + Ink mixing + Screen creation + Use of an Automatic Press...
Company Overview Chicago Signs and Screens is growing and we are in need of someone with experience with the complete cycle of screen print experience. Job Summary Full time lead printer The...
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
- 8 days ago
- Chicago, IL
- 8 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....
This job was posted by : For more information, please see: Growing company near Bolingbrook has an opening Digital Print Operator on 1st shift. Seeking someone with black/white and color printing...
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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
- Regulations
- Machine Repair
- Micrometers
- Equipment Maintenance
- Offset Printing
- Digital Press
- Heidelberg
- Bindery
- Flexography
- Commercial Printing
- Offset Press
- Lithography
- Color Management
- Large Format Printing
- Digital Printing
- Binding
- Plate Making
- Die Cutting
- Print Production
- Laminating
- Screen Printing
- Prepress
- Printing
- Direct Mail
- Color Matching
- Color Theory
- Finishing
- Machine Operation
- Mechanically Inclined
- Publishing
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Adobe Illustrator
- Preventive Maintenance
- Graphic Design
- Quality Control Inspection
- Installation
- Specifications
- Loading & Unloading
- Packaging
- Math
- Troubleshooting
- Quality Control
- High School Diploma
- Filing
- Inventory Management
- Microsoft Office
- Sales
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Teamwork
- Staff Supervision
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Computer Skills
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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