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.

2nd Pressman Lithographic Press Operator - $5K relocation bonus to St Louis
- Multi-Color Corporation
- Chicago, IL
- 5 hours ago
- Multi-Color Corporation
- Chicago, IL
- 5 hours ago
Position is located in St. Louis Missouri $5000.00 Relocation Bonus! Build your Career with an Industry Leader As the global leader of premium labels, MCC helps brands stand out in competitive...

Niles Talent Community - General Interest
- Multi-Color Corporation
- Niles, IL
- 5 days ago
- Multi-Color Corporation
- Niles, IL
- 5 days ago
Build your Career with an Industry Leader As the global leader of premium labels, MCC helps brands stand out in competitive markets and inspire positive consumer experiences. Backed by over a...

- Multi-Color Corporation
- Niles, IL
- 5 days ago
- Multi-Color Corporation
- Niles, IL
- 5 days ago
Build your Career with an Industry Leader As the global leader of premium labels, MCC helps brands stand out in competitive markets and inspire positive consumer experiences. Backed by over a...
Tasks will include running sheet fed, digital presses, bindery equipment, other processing equipment, and shipping/packing....
Press Assistant 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars Elgin, IL 60123 Printpack's manufacturing plant in Elgin, IL is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Press Assistant for 2nd Shift (3p -...
Maintenance Technician (4 Day Workweek, 3 Days Off)
- Hoffman Est, IL
- 4 days ago
- Hoffman Est, IL
- 4 days ago
o AJob Title: Maintenance Technician Shift Explained : This role is for weekend shift schedule, working 4 days per week & 3 days off per week. Schedule 1: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday...
printing procedures, materials and specifications, equipment, and safety requirements and skills to perform assignments....
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...
Flexo Press Operator Job Description The Flexo Press Operator will set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a multi-color offset flexo press to print up to eight-color work, including large solids,...
At TC Transcontinental, we've got it made, and that's because of the expertise of our team. With over approximately 7400 employees, TC Transcontinental is a leader in the packaging and printing...
Experience in web offset printing is desirable, although production experience of any kind may be helpful. Mechanical ability and familiarity with computers is preferred....
Set up, operate, and monitor HP Indigo digital presses to produce high-quality prints according to production schedules and customer requirements....
Laser Inkjet Print Operator - 3rd Shift Company Overview At Amsive, our people are our first priority. We have been a leader in print production for over 40 years. Our team brings innovative...
Digital Print Press Operator - 2nd Shift Company Overview At Amsive, our people are our first priority. We have been a leader in print production for over 40 years. We specialize in high-quality,...
Press Operator 2 - Days Sign On Bonus $1000
- Elk Grove Village, IL
- 13 days ago
- Elk Grove Village, IL
- 13 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...
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The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Pressman position
- Housekeeping
- Regulations
- Flexibility
- Micrometers
- Offset Printing
- Equipment Maintenance
- Offset Press
- Digital Press
- Heidelberg
- Bindery
- Flexography
- Commercial Printing
- Plate Making
- Lithography
- Digital Printing
- Color Management
- Large Format Printing
- Binding
- Die Cutting
- Print Production
- Laminating
- Screen Printing
- Prepress
- Printing
- Print Design
- Color Matching
- Direct Mail
- Color Theory
- Finishing
- Machine Operation
- Mechanically Inclined
- Publishing
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Graphic Design
- Preventive Maintenance
- Packing
- Quality Control Inspection
- Specifications
- Installation
- Packaging
- Math
- Quality Control
- Troubleshooting
- High School Diploma
- Filing
- Inventory Management
- Sales
- Problem Solving
- Microsoft Office
- Time Management
- Teamwork
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Computer Skills
- Leadership
- Training and Development
- Communication Skills
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