Pressman Jobs in New York, 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.

- AliGraphics
- West Harrison, NY (24 miles from New York, NY)
- 7 hours ago
- AliGraphics
- West Harrison, NY (24 miles from New York, NY)
- 7 hours ago
Responsibilities: Offset Printing: Operate offset (2-color) presses by loading plates, inks, and stock, and maintain proper ink/water balance....

Pre - Press Operator / Graphics Design
- AliGraphics
- West Harrison, NY (24 miles from New York, NY)
- 7 hours ago
- AliGraphics
- West Harrison, NY (24 miles from New York, NY)
- 7 hours ago
Qualifications: Proficient in graphic design and layout software (Adobe Creative Suite, Pitstop Pro, Font Management). Strong understanding of digital file formats (PDF, TIFF, EPS) on Mac systems....
- Port Washington, NY (16 miles from New York, NY)
- 1 day ago
- Port Washington, NY (16 miles from New York, 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...
- Perth Amboy, NJ (21 miles from New York, NY)
- 2 days ago
- Perth Amboy, NJ (21 miles from New York, NY)
- 2 days ago
un Experienced Screen Printer (Perth Amboy) compensation: 25.00 per hour and up based on experience employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Screen Printer We are looking for an...
Print Operator Saturday - Wednesday 5:00 pm to 2:00 am 22/hr
- New York, NY
- 3 days ago
- New York, NY
- 3 days ago
We are currently hiring a Reprographics Associate to represent Forrest Solutions and our client, a legal/ financial firm. The ideal candidate would have prior experience in a print production...
- Perth Amboy, NJ (21 miles from New York, NY)
- 3 days ago
- Perth Amboy, NJ (21 miles from New York, NY)
- 3 days ago
We are looking for an experienced screen printer. We run 3 automatics and a few manual presses. Job is full time 9-5 daily. Start immediately.
Printing Press Operators and Helpers
- Garden City, NY (18 miles from New York, NY)
- 8 days ago
- Garden City, NY (18 miles from New York, 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...
- Plainfield, NJ (24 miles from New York, NY)
- 9 days ago
- Plainfield, NJ (24 miles from New York, NY)
- 9 days ago
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a...
Digital Print Operator - Brooklyn Navy Yards Brooklyn, New York Since F. Schumacher & Co. was founded in 1889, our family-owned design house has been synonymous with style, taste, and...
Previous experience working with Risograph printing, traditional printmaking, and/or offset or digital press operations is required....
- Norwood, NJ (16 miles from New York, NY)
- 26 days ago
- Norwood, NJ (16 miles from New York, NY)
- 26 days ago
Key Responsibilities Set up and operate offset printing presses (e.g., Heidelberg, Muller Martin, Edelmann, etc.)...
Field Service Technician, Mechanical, FFG/DRO
- Parsippany, NJ (22 miles from New York, NY)
- 28 days ago
- Parsippany, NJ (22 miles from New York, NY)
- 28 days ago
Field Service Technician, Mechanical, FFG/DRO BNA - Bobst North America Do you want to be a part of a Global organization within the packaging industry? Did you know that around half of the...
Field Service Technician, LLAM, Mechanic + Process
- Parsippany, NJ (22 miles from New York, NY)
- 28 days ago
- Parsippany, NJ (22 miles from New York, NY)
- 28 days ago
Field Service Technician, LLAM, Mechanic + Process BNA - Bobst North America Bobst North America named to Forbes Best Midsize Employers List 3 years in a row! Do you want to be a part of a Global...
Field Service Technician, Mechanical, SPO/FLEXO
- Parsippany, NJ (22 miles from New York, NY)
- 28 days ago
- Parsippany, NJ (22 miles from New York, NY)
- 28 days ago
Field Service Technician, Mechanical, SPO/FLEXO BNA - Bobst North America Bobst North America named to Forbes Best Midsize Employers List 3 years in a row! Do you want to be a part of a Global...
Close Press Operator Macedon, New York Technicians 25 days ago Apply Summary: Seeking a Printing Press Operator skilled in operating and maintaining offset printing presses for high-quality material...
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The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Pressman position
- Supply Chain
- Regulations
- Machine Repair
- General Repair
- Micrometers
- Offset Printing
- Digital Press
- Heidelberg
- Bindery
- Flexography
- Commercial Printing
- Offset Press
- Lithography
- Digital Printing
- PitStop Pro
- Color Management
- Large Format Printing
- Binding
- Plate Making
- Die Cutting
- Print Production
- Laminating
- Screen Printing
- Prepress
- Printing
- Direct Mail
- Color Matching
- Color Theory
- Finishing
- Machine Operation
- Mechanically Inclined
- Publishing
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Adobe Illustrator
- Preventive Maintenance
- Graphic Design
- Quality Control Inspection
- Installation
- Loading & Unloading
- Specifications
- Adobe
- Packaging
- Math
- Troubleshooting
- Quality Control
- High School Diploma
- Filing
- Sales
- Inventory Management
- Microsoft Office
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Teamwork
- Staff Supervision
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Computer Skills
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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