Pressman Jobs in Albany, NY

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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Ink Technician

  • Cohoes, NY (5 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Cohoes, NY (5 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 20 hours ago

Title: Ink Technician Location: Monday – Thursday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 and Friday 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM Starting Rate of Pay: $18 Job Overview: The Ink Technician supports the operation of the ink...

Digital Press Operator

  • Cohoes, NY (5 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Cohoes, NY (5 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Digital Press Operator Location: Cohoes, NY Shift/Hours: 2nd Shift: Monday Thursday, 3:00 PM 1:30 AM Job Overview: The digital press operator is responsible for setting up the press to print jobs correctly...

Customer Support Technician Remote Support

  • Albany, NY
  • 7 days ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 7 days ago

press, wide-format, CTP or Print on Demand industries. + Knowledge of Salesforce Service Cloud + Proficient in 3 or more product line technologies + Thorough understanding of Fujifilm portfolio of...

Screen Printer (Warehouse)

  • Guilderland Center, NY (8 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 13 days ago
  • Guilderland Center, NY (8 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 13 days ago

Screen Printer Shift: 7:30am - 4:00pm Employment Type: Full Time, Benefits Eligible (Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401(k), and more) Location: Northeastern Industrial Park, Guilderland Center, NY...

Web Press Operator

  • Loudonville, NY (4 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 22 days ago
  • Loudonville, NY (4 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 22 days ago

printing experience will be considered....

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Salary for Pressman Jobs in Albany, NY

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

Highest Education Level

Pressmans in Albany, NY offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
32.8%
High School or GED
31.0%
Associate's Degree
12.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.3%
Master's Degree
7.2%
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 Albany, NY
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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