Pressman Jobs in Mission, KS

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

  • Kansas City, MO (6 miles from Mission, KS)
  • 2 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (6 miles from Mission, KS)
  • 2 days ago

Temp to Hire **Seeking Skilled Printing Press Operator - $20/hr DOE** **LSI Staffing is seeking highly skilled and motivated Printing Press Operators to join our client's growing team in East...

Assistant Press Operator

  • Kansas City, KS (6 miles from Mission, KS)
  • 2 days ago
  • Kansas City, KS (6 miles from Mission, KS)
  • 2 days ago

Assistant Press Operator Job Description The Assistant Press Operator plays a crucial role in supporting the setup and operation of presses and coaters, as well as associated support equipment....

Press Helper- 1rst shift

  • Kansas City, KS (6 miles from Mission, KS)
  • 4 days ago
  • Kansas City, KS (6 miles from Mission, KS)
  • 4 days ago

Job Title: Press Helper Tabco, an Inovar Packaging Group, LLC Company, is proud to be one of North America's premier flexographic and digital printing companies, dedicated to the success of our...

Printing Press Operator

  • Kansas City, MO (6 miles from Mission, KS)
  • 7 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (6 miles from Mission, KS)
  • 7 days ago

$19hr M-F 2nd Shift **Flexo Press Operator Primary Functions and Responsibilities** + Ensures that the job is set up properly with Press Assistant + Perform routine maintenance on schedule and...

Maintenance Technician- 1st Shift

  • Lenexa, KS (7 miles from Mission, KS)
  • 7 days ago
  • Lenexa, KS (7 miles from Mission, KS)
  • 7 days ago

Overview Create value at TC Transcontinental At TC Transcontinental, we've got it made, and that's because of the expertise of our team. We have been driving innovation since 1976. With over...

Printing Press Operator

  • Kansas City, MO (6 miles from Mission, KS)
  • 7 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (6 miles from Mission, KS)
  • 7 days ago

$19hr M-F 2nd Shift Flexo Press Operator Primary Functions and Responsibilities Ensures that the job is set up properly with Press Assistant Perform routine maintenance on schedule and according...

Laser Print Operator - Nights

  • New Century, KS (18 miles from Mission, KS)
  • 16 days ago
  • New Century, KS (18 miles from Mission, KS)
  • 16 days ago

Company Description Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible products and solutions that help...

Flexographic Printing Maintenance Technician

  • Lenexa, KS (7 miles from Mission, KS)
  • 19 days ago
  • Lenexa, KS (7 miles from Mission, KS)
  • 19 days ago

Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced Flexographic Printing Maintenance Technicians for projects located in and around the Lenexa, KS area. This is a full time opportunity,...

Digital Press Operator - FT 1st Shift

  • Lenexa, KS (7 miles from Mission, KS)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lenexa, KS (7 miles from Mission, KS)
  • 45+ days ago

Position responsibilities: Ability to set-up and run a minimum of two different press types Set up press in accordance with GSP and industry specifications Verify information on work order is...

Flexographic Platemaking Technician

  • Kansas City, KS (6 miles from Mission, KS)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Kansas City, KS (6 miles from Mission, KS)
  • 60+ days ago

Job Summary: Using state-of-art equipment and technology, the Plate Technician will safely follow standard operating procedures to produce, cut, package and ship flexo printing plates to internal...

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Salary for Pressman Jobs in Mission, KS

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Highest Education Level

Pressmans in Mission, KS 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 Mission, KS
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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