Pressman Jobs in Allen, TX

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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1st Pressman

  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 24 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 24 days ago

What you’ll do as a 1st Pressman : Follows instructions from job ticket and sets up and directs set up of press according to Press Operator....

Press Operator

  • Plano, TX (8 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 28 days ago
  • Plano, TX (8 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 28 days ago

Position Summary: The Dallas Morning News is seeking a reliable and experienced Press Operator to operate our Goss SSC single-wide, single-round press, equipped with MegTec zero speed splicers....

Digital Pre Press Operator

  • Carrollton, TX (18 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 29 days ago
  • Carrollton, TX (18 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 29 days ago

Strong color management knowledge with ICC color profiling in digital and/or offset printing environments....

Flexo Press Operator

  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Allen, TX)
  • 60+ days ago

General Information Job ID ATR50838 Posting Job Title Flexo Press Operator Locations TX Dallas Cards Employment Type Full Time Date Posted 18-Apr-2025 Relocation Support No Description &...

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Salary for Pressman Jobs in Allen, TX

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

Highest Education Level

Pressmans in Allen, TX 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 Allen, TX
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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