Pressman Jobs in Kansas

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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Field Service Technician (Lenexa, KS)

  • Lenexa, KS
  • 2 days ago
  • Lenexa, KS
  • 2 days ago

presses, copiers, printers, scanners, facsimile, MFD, and wide-format devices....

Print Operator

  • New Century, KS
  • 3 days ago
  • New Century, KS
  • 3 days ago

Print Operator Job Description Join our dynamic team as a Print Operator in the Service Bureau department, where you will be responsible for producing various printed materials such as shelf...

Laser Print Operator - Nights

  • New Century, KS
  • 3 days ago
  • New Century, KS
  • 3 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
  • 6 days ago
  • Lenexa, KS
  • 6 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,...

Flexographic Printing Press Operator

  • Paola, KS
  • 17 days ago
  • Paola, KS
  • 17 days ago

Flexographic Press Operator Pay Rate - $20 - $28/hr. Job Description We are seeking an experienced narrow web Flexographic press operator. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of experience...

Digital Press Operator - FT 1st Shift

  • Lenexa, KS
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lenexa, KS
  • 30+ 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
  • 45+ days ago
  • Kansas City, KS
  • 45+ 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 Kansas

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

Highest Education Level

Pressmans in Kansas offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
33.0%
High School or GED
30.8%
Associate's Degree
12.3%
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 Kansas
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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