Pressman Jobs in Michigan
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.

Bindery Specialist & Digital Press Operator
- Allegra of Highland
- Highland, MI
- 6 days ago
- Allegra of Highland
- Highland, MI
- 6 days ago
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....
Hearst Michigan Newspapers prints 4 Dailies and Weeklies owned by Hearst, plus a variety of Commercial Printing. The hours for this role are 5 PM to 1 PM....
Who We Are: Advantage Label & Packaging ( A UFP Packaging Company ), was built upon the belief that relationships are the fundamental elements for success. From our customers and vendors to our...
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...
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...
Our commercial printing facility is state of the art. The most advanced equipment in the industry, and continually being upgraded to suit our customers needs....
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
- 30+ days ago
- Novi, 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?...
Print Press Operator, Level 1 This pivotal role contributes to the efficient operation of our offset printing press by assisting with setup, maintenance, and operation....
Title: FT Support - Printer-Copier Technician Specialist This posting is open until filled. The date after which applications are not guaranteed review is : 2/14/25 Hours Per Week: 40 Hours...
FT Support - Printer-Copier Technician Specialist Lansing Community College
- Lansing, MI
- 45+ days ago
- Lansing, MI
- 45+ days ago
Title: FT Support - Printer-Copier Technician Specialist This posting is open until filled. The date after which applications are not guaranteed review is : 2/14/25 Hours Per Week: 40 Hours...
Underground Printing (UGPs) Mission Statement is to help bring customer communities to life through custom branded apparel & merchandise. Underground has experienced rapid growth, ranking in the...
Press Operator Warehouse $ 19 / Hour location_on Grand Blanc, Michigan work_outline Contract/Temporary favorite_border JOB ON CANDIDATE PORTAL COPY LINK link Adecco is hiring immediately for Press...
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...
Who We Are: Advantage Label & Packaging ( A UFP Packaging Company ), was built upon the belief that relationships are the fundamental elements for success. From our customers and vendors to our...
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Pressmans in Michigan offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Pressman position
- Supply Chain
- Housekeeping
- Machine Repair
- General Repair
- Micrometers
- Equipment Maintenance
- Offset Printing
- Digital Press
- Heidelberg
- Bindery
- Flexography
- Commercial Printing
- Offset Press
- Lithography
- Digital Printing
- Color Management
- Large Format Printing
- Binding
- Plate Making
- Die Cutting
- Print Production
- Laminating
- Screen Printing
- Prepress
- Printing
- Typesetting
- Direct Mail
- Print Design
- Color Matching
- Color Theory
- Finishing
- Machine Operation
- Mechanically Inclined
- Publishing
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Adobe Illustrator
- Packing
- Preventive Maintenance
- Graphic Design
- Quality Control Inspection
- Installation
- Specifications
- Loading & Unloading
- Packaging
- Math
- Quality Control
- Troubleshooting
- High School Diploma
- Filing
- Inventory Management
- Microsoft Office
- Sales
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Computer Skills
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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