Printing Press Operators

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  • Press Brake Operator (1st shift) - Adecco - Columbus,OH

    PRESS BRAKE / FABRICATION – 1st SHIFT Pay: Starting at $22/hr (based on experience) Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Temp-to-Hire Opportunity –...

  • Offset Printing Press Operator - Graphic Packaging International - Groveport,OH

    Graphic Packaging International - - Responsibilities: Operate and maintain an Offset Printing Press to manufacture folding cartons; Machine setup, adjustments and make readies; Troubleshooting of machine and quality issues; Train new team...

  • Inkjet Technology Service Coordinator - Millcraft - Columbus,OH

    Inkjet Technology Service Coordinator WHY MILLCRAFTAt Millcraft, we're more than a business, we're a family. For over 100 years, we've been proud to serve the paper,...

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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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