Printing Press Operators

Top 3 printing press operator Jobs

  • Press Operator - CM-HOUSE ADS / Class. - Jefferson City, MO

    ... a Full-Time PRESS OPERATOR for the night shift. The duties for this posiition will include ... printing experience is preferred, but we are willing to train the right individual. We offer ...

  • Press Room Operator - Frederick News-Post - Frederick, MD

    The Press Room Operator is responsible for the efficient operation and maintenance of printing ... Press Operation: * Set up and operate printing presses for daily production. * Monitor print ...

  • Press-Shear Operators - Metpar - Greeneville, TN

    Operate production machinery following prints and specifications. * Configure and operate computer-controlled press and shear machines. * Manufacture the specified quantity of parts within ...

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What Printing press operators Do

Set up and operate digital, letterpress, lithographic, flexographic, gravure, or other printing machines. Includes short-run offset printing presses.


Printing press operator Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 160,900
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $37,770

Job Outlook for Printing press operators

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: -15,900
  • Growth rate: -10 percent (Decline)

How to Become a Printing press operator

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

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