Printing Press Operators

Top 3 printing press operator Jobs

  • 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 ...

  • HP Digital Operator (30K Press) - Talent Guide USA - North Las Vegas, NV

    HP Digital Operator (30K Press ) Job Summary ... PLI, a leading provider in the printing and packaging industry, is seeking a skilled HP Digital ...

  • Printing Press Technician- Direct Hire - QPS Employment Group - Winneconne, WI

    Printing Press TechnicianWage: $26.00 per hourShift: 3rd Hours: 10:00pm-6:00am (Sun-Thurs)Do you have a keen eye for color, quality, and details with a background in machine operating and printing ...

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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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