Pressman Jobs in California

A Pressman, also known as a Printing Press Operator, is an essential professional in the printing industry tasked with the responsibility of managing the printing press. Their main duties involve setting up and operating the printing press, making necessary adjustments to ensure quality, carrying out regular maintenance activities, and troubleshooting any mechanical issues that may arise. They are also responsible for loading paper, mixing inks and ensuring the correct color balance. Pressman often work in fast-paced environments and should possess strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, mechanical skills, and the ability to perform manual labor.

To qualify for the role of a Pressman, a high school diploma or equivalent is typically required, although some employers prefer candidates with post-secondary training in Graphic Communications or a related field. Further, certification such as the PrintEd Certification by the Graphic Arts Education and Research Foundation can prove beneficial. Prior to becoming a Pressman, an individual may have held positions such as a Bindery Operator, where they would gain experience with assembling, binding, and trimming printed materials, a Prepress Technician, handling the setting up of printing presses for operation, or an Ink Mixer, where they would gain expertise in color theory and ink mixing.

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Multi-Color Corporation

Flexographic Press Operator

Build your Career with an Industry Leader As the global leader of premium labels, MCC helps brands stand out in competitive markets and inspire positive consumer experiences. Backed by over a...

Build your Career with an Industry Leader As the global leader of premium labels, MCC helps brands stand out in competitive markets and inspire positive consumer experiences. Backed by over a...

Build your Career with an Industry Leader As the global leader of premium labels, MCC helps brands stand out in competitive markets and inspire positive consumer experiences. Backed by over a...

Screen Printer Automatic Press

  • San Marcos, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Marcos, CA
  • 1 day ago

We are a screen printing shop in San Marcos looking for a screen printer to run an M and R Gauntlet Duties would include: 1. Clean, Prep, and Burn Screens 2. Mix inks and set up jobs 3. Printing...

Printing Services Technician

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 1 day ago

Six months experience in at least two of the following: general bindery, production copy systems, imaging and/or offset printing. Or 2....

Additive Printer Technician II - PBF (Second Shift)

  • Long Beach, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Long Beach, CA
  • 1 day ago

About the Team: The Powder Bed Fusion manufacturing team develops, creates, and operates the most advanced additive manufacturing technologies in the world. This best-in-class team makes sure that...

Additive Printer Technician I - PBF (Second Shift)

  • Long Beach, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Long Beach, CA
  • 1 day ago

About the Team: The Powder Bed Fusion manufacturing team develops, creates, and operates the most advanced additive manufacturing technologies in the world. This best-in-class team makes sure that...

Automatic Screen Printing Press Operator (EXPERIENCE REQUIRED)

  • Ventura, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Ventura, CA
  • 2 days ago

Qualifications Experience with screen printing techniques and equipment, including screen preparation, ink mixing, and printing processes Ability to read and interpret designs, graphics, and artwork...

PC/Printer Field Technician

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 3 days ago

Kforce is immediately adding a full-time PC/Printer Field Technician in support of our nationally recognized, Consumer and Commercial Electronic R&D client in San Francisco, CA. This customer...

PC/Printer Field Technician

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 3 days ago

Kforce is immediately adding a full-time PC/Printer Field Technician in support of our nationally recognized, Consumer and Commercial Electronic R&D client in Palo Alto, CA. This customer facing,...

PC/Printer Field Technician

  • Manteca, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Manteca, CA
  • 3 days ago

Kforce is immediately adding a full-time PC/Printer Field Technician in support of our nationally recognized, Consumer and Commercial Electronic R&D client in Manteca, CA. This customer facing,...

Description Are you a Lithographic, Flexographic or Digital Printing Press Operator? Open To Relocation? Build your Career with an Industry Leader. As the global leader of premium labels, MCC...

Screen Printer Needed - experienced - manual & automatic presses

  • South Pasadena, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • South Pasadena, CA
  • 4 days ago

Experienced screen printer for apparel printing. Able to perform high quality print production work on manual AND automatic presses. Three years minimum apparel screen printing production...

Digital Print Electrical Service Technician

  • Modesto, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Modesto, CA
  • 4 days ago

BHS Corrugated is seeking a Digital Print Electrical Service Technician to join our growing team in Modesto, CA! Summary: We are seeking a skilled and motivated Digital Print Electrical Service...

Screen Printer

  • Placerville, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Placerville, CA
  • 5 days ago

Well established print shop is looking for screen printer position on automatic presses. We are looking for someone with at least some knowledge in the business. We have a modern and spacious shop...

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Salary for Pressman Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHirePrinting research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Pressmans in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
32.8%
High School or GED
31.0%
Associate's Degree
12.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.3%
Master's Degree
7.2%
Some College
2.5%
Some High School
1.1%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Pressmans in California
2-4 years
45.9%
None
34.8%
4-6 years
6.5%
Less than 1 year
5.4%
6-8 years
5.0%
10+ years
1.2%
8-10 years
1.2%


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