Pressman Jobs in Independence, MO

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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2nd Pressman Lithographic Press Operator - $5K relocation bonus to St Louis

  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 3 days ago

Salary Not Available Position range in Kansas City, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area $38k - $51k Per Year 2nd Pressman Lithographic Press Operator - $5K relocation bonus to St Louis Multi-Color Corporation...

Field Service Technician (Lenexa, KS)

  • Lenexa, KS (20 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 6 days ago
  • Lenexa, KS (20 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 6 days ago

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

Press Operator

  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 10 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 10 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...

Maintenance Technician- 1st Shift

  • Lenexa, KS (20 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 16 days ago
  • Lenexa, KS (20 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 16 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...

Flexographic Printing Maintenance Technician

  • Lenexa, KS (20 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 27 days ago
  • Lenexa, KS (20 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 27 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 (20 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Lenexa, KS (20 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 60+ 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 (11 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Kansas City, KS (11 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 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 Independence, MO

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

Highest Education Level

Pressmans in Independence, MO 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 Independence, MO
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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