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 ...

  • PREPRESS TECHNICIAN - COEUR D ALENE PRESS - Coeur d'Alene, ID

    ... final press checks in the initial printing process to ensure plate to print color ... Must be comfortable with multiple operating systems and new software applicationsAbility to juggle ...

  • Pressroom General Worker - The Seattle Times - Kent, WA

    ... printed items for delivery. * Stacks product into precise alignment on pallet for removal to another area. * Complies with all safety requirements. * Notifies Press Lead Operator immediately of any ...

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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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