Pressman Jobs in Birmingham, MI

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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Allegra of Highland

Bindery Specialist & Digital Press Operator

Position Overview: The Bindery Specialist and Digital Press Operator is responsible for the production of printed materials using digital presses and the finishing/bindery equipment....

Flexo Press Operator Sun-Thurs nights 10 pm-6 am

  • Novi, MI (16 miles from Birmingham, MI)
  • 24 days ago
  • Novi, MI (16 miles from Birmingham, MI)
  • 24 days ago

Job Details Level: Experienced Job Location: Novi, MI - Novi, MI Position Type: Full Time Education Level: High School Salary Range: Undisclosed Travel Percentage: None Job Shift: Third...

Press Operator 3

  • Madison Heights, MI (6 miles from Birmingham, MI)
  • 25 days ago
  • Madison Heights, MI (6 miles from Birmingham, MI)
  • 25 days ago

Job Description Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a gravure press or, multi-color offset press to print single-color, two-color, and/or multi-color work which includes large solids, screen tints...

Flexo Press Operator 2nd shift Mon-Fri 2pm-10pm

  • Novi, MI (16 miles from Birmingham, MI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Novi, MI (16 miles from Birmingham, MI)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Details Level: Experienced Job Location: Novi, MI - Novi, MI Position Type: Full Time Education Level: High School Salary Range: Undisclosed Travel Percentage: None Job Shift: Second...

Flexo Press- Ink Technician- Experience in print/packaging

  • Novi, MI (16 miles from Birmingham, MI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Novi, MI (16 miles from Birmingham, MI)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Details Level: Experienced Job Location: Novi, MI - Novi, MI Position Type: Full Time Education Level: High School Salary Range: Undisclosed Job Shift: Days Description Are you a color expert?...

Printer Staging Technician (In-Person)

  • Oak Park, MI (5 miles from Birmingham, MI)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Oak Park, MI (5 miles from Birmingham, MI)
  • 90+ days ago

As a Staging/MPS Technician for imageOne's Oak Park facility, you will play a crucial role in setting up and staging equipment, providing service and support, offering training, and assisting with...

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Salary for Pressman Jobs in Birmingham, MI

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

Highest Education Level

Pressmans in Birmingham, MI 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 Birmingham, MI
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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