Printing Press Operators

Top 3 printing press operator Jobs

  • Lead Press Operator - The Greeneville Sun - Greeneville, TN

    As a press operator you will work in the daily printing operations in the manufacturing of daily newspapers and commercial print publications in a cost-effective manner, with the highest quality ...

  • 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 Operator - The Seattle Times - Kent, WA

    On this team, you will prepare the press for standard printing projects by operating a cylinder-type printing press . In addition, you will be asked to verify size, color, and type of paper and color ...

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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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