Pressman Jobs in Raleigh, NC

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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Customer Support Technician Remote Support

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 6 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...

Description Are you a Lithographic, Flexographic or Digital Printing Press Operator? Open To Relocation? Build your Career with an Industry Leader. As the global leader of premium labels, MCC...

Press Assistant 2

  • Durham, NC (21 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Durham, NC (21 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

Company Description RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey. The company offers the...

Press Operator 3 - KBA

  • Durham, NC (21 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Durham, NC (21 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 90+ days ago

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...

Assistant Press Operator - KBA

  • Durham, NC (21 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Durham, NC (21 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 90+ days ago

Job Description The Assistant Press Operator will assists Press Operators with press make ready, operating, and maintaining sheet-fed or web offset printing press....

Demographic Data for Raleigh, NC

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Salary for Pressman Jobs in Raleigh, NC

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

Highest Education Level

Pressmans in Raleigh, NC 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 Raleigh, NC
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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