Pressman Jobs in Farmingdale, 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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Offset Press Operator

  • Port Washington, NY (15 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Port Washington, NY (15 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Hiring Immediately - Full Time Offset Press Operator - Hicksville, NY 2nd Shift: 3PM-1AM; During overtime 5 PM-5AM This is a unionized facility Payrate: $34.29 + 7% Shift Differential for working 2nd...

Printing Press Operators and Helpers

  • Garden City, NY (10 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Garden City, NY (10 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 8 days ago

Printing Press Operator Overnight Shift 6pm to 6amTraining may be done on the first shift for the first month.The Printing Press Operator will be responsible for operating all machinery in the...

Print Machine Operator

  • Brentwood, NY (10 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 18 days ago
  • Brentwood, NY (10 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 18 days ago

Does the idea of an open, challenging and collaborative environment put a smile on your face? We are hiring entry level Printer Operators to work in the production facility of a prestigious...

2025 US Open NTC Lead Graphics Technician (Seasonal)

  • Queens Village, NY (16 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Queens Village, NY (16 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 45+ days ago

Who We Are It takes the most talented people to put on the worlds greatest tennis event. The US Open Tennis Championships is one of the highest-attended annual sporting events in the world. Each...

Manufacturing Technician II

  • Bohemia, NY (16 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Bohemia, NY (16 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 60+ days ago

Work Schedule Third Shift (Nights) Environmental Conditions Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards Job Description Join Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. as a Pre-Press...

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Salary for Pressman Jobs in Farmingdale, NY

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Highest Education Level

Pressmans in Farmingdale, NY offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
33.0%
High School or GED
30.9%
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 Farmingdale, 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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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