Printing Press Operators

Top 3 printing press operator Jobs

  • Press Operator - Aerotek - Columbus,OH

    Aerotek - - Responsibilities: Set up and operate heavy-duty power presses to bend, form, stretch, and straighten metal products according to blueprints, layouts, and templates.; Plan the sequence of operations by applying knowledge of...

  • Heat Press Operator - Collegiate Jersey Customization - Ohio State University - ASM Global - Columbus,OH

    ASM Global - JobID: R100116165 [Production Operator / Machinist] As a Heat Press Operator at ASM Global, you'll: Operate heat press machines to imprint designs on materials; Maintain equipment and troubleshoot minor issues; Inspect finished...

  • Bindery Operator - PXPOHIO - Commercial Printer - Columbus,OH

    Company Description PXPOHIO specializes in delivering superior printing, mailing, and promotional services for businesses seeking to enhance their communication and branding efforts. From marketing materials to custom...

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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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