Pressman Jobs in Waltham, MA

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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Smyth Companies

PRINTING PRESS OPERATOR

Smyth-Boston is seeking candidates who take pride in what they do, love being part of something great, enjoy learning, and creating new opportunities for our customers. From big moments to...

Hybrid Digital/Inkjet Press Operator, 2nd shift

  • Peabody, MA (17 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Peabody, MA (17 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 21 hours ago

press Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals Must be able to read and interpret ruler, scales and other measurement...

Pit Crew Technician

  • Wilmington, MA (12 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Wilmington, MA (12 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Smyth-Boston is seeking candidates who take pride in what they do, love being part of something great, enjoy learning, and creating new opportunities for our customers. From big moments to...

3D Print Production Technician

  • Billerica, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Billerica, MA (10 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 23 days ago

Summary: This role contributes to ensuring 3D print production goals are met efficiently while maintaining high-quality standards and adherence to safety protocols. As a senior team member of...

Color Press Operator Sheetfed

  • Lowell, MA (17 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lowell, MA (17 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Minimum of five years experience operating multicolor sheetfed offset presses, with and without coating. UV printing experience is required....

Screen Printer

  • Lawrence, MA (21 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lawrence, MA (21 miles from Waltham, MA)
  • 45+ days ago

Requirements: Experience in the commercial printing industry Knowledge of screen-printing, water base, and UV cured ink systems Ability to determine printing requirements from job jackets, drawings,...

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Salary for Pressman Jobs in Waltham, MA

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Highest Education Level

Pressmans in Waltham, MA 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 Waltham, MA
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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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