Pressman Jobs in Kent, WA

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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Screen Printer

  • Seattle, WA (18 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA (18 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 15 hours ago

We are looking for someone to join our screen-printing team. The role includes screen printing on a ROQ 12 station auto press, setting press, mixing inks, etc. Experience in screen printing is a...

Senior Global Print Producer

  • Bellevue, WA (17 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA (17 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 3 days ago

Get to know The Pokemon Company International The Pokemon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokemon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand...

Quality Control Technician

  • Seattle, WA (18 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (18 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 4 days ago

About Us** Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with...

Offset Printing Press Feeder

  • Lakewood, WA (16 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Lakewood, WA (16 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 5 days ago

OFFSET PRINTING PRESS FEEDER Department: Sheetfed Press Location: Lakewood, WA Position Status: Full Time, Hourly Position Location: Onsite Schedule: 6:00pm - 6:00am, Monday - Wednesday, alternating...

Screen Printer

  • Seattle, WA (18 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (18 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 6 days ago

This role primarily consists of screen printing team and group logos onto high-quality duffel and tote bags for lots of schools, groups, teams, and local businesses. Duties include: Screen...

Experienced Offset Printing Press Operator

  • Lakewood, WA (16 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Lakewood, WA (16 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 9 days ago

Perform make-ready, operations, and maintenance of multi-unit 40" Komori sheetfed offset presses. Maintain ink and water balance and ensure color consistency throughout the print runs....

Digital Press Operator

  • Seattle, WA (18 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (18 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 20 days ago

ABOUT THE ROLE The Digital Press Operator runs any one of the digital presses and interprets print production work orders to determine the steps needed to produce a wide variety of printing projects...

Manufacturing Press Operator

  • Des Moines, WA (8 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Des Moines, WA (8 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 45+ days ago

and maintain the press, making minor repairs and replacing worn or broken parts as requiredPerforms periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturerQualificationsRequires thorough knowledge of offset...

Manufacturing Press Operator

  • Kent, WA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Kent, WA
  • 45+ days ago

maintain the press, making minor repairs and replacing worn or broken parts as required Performs periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturer Qualifications Requires thorough knowledge of offset...

Large Format Digital Print Operator

  • Renton, WA (6 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Renton, WA (6 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 60+ days ago

Large Format Digital Print Operator Global Experience Specialists, Inc - 3.5 Renton, WA Job Details Full-time Estimated: $45.1K - $57.1K a year 20 hours ago Benefits Union benefits Qualifications...

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Salary for Pressman Jobs in Kent, WA

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

Highest Education Level

Pressmans in Kent, WA 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 Kent, WA
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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