Pressman Jobs in Alaska

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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PIP Alaska

Digital Press Operator

Working Knowledge: Understanding of digital printing workflows, color management and RIP software....

Pip Alaska

Press Operator - Commercial Printing

Qualifications: Experience: Minimum of 2 years operating offset printing presses. Full color and spot....

Production Technician

  • Juneau, AK
  • 1 day ago
  • Juneau, AK
  • 1 day ago

Alaska Litho is seeking an individual for the position of Production Technician.The successful applicant will primarily work in our production department and will be responsible for the operation...

Library Technician

  • Palmer, AK
  • 12 days ago
  • Palmer, AK
  • 12 days ago

Under general supervision, assists patrons in using library resources and performs paraprofessional and advanced clerical library work at the advanced level at the Palmer Public Library. The...

Mailroom Clerk Print Operator

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 14 days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 14 days ago

Be part of a team that unleashes the power of leading-edge technologies to help improve the health and well-being of those most vulnerable in our country and communities. Working at HMS, a...

Field Service Technician - Level 3 (CTP/Wide Format)

  • Juneau, AK
  • 30+ days ago
  • Juneau, AK
  • 30+ days ago

Fujifilm Field Service Technician - Level 3 (CTP/Wide Format) in Juneau , Alaska Position Overview The Field Service Technician - Level 3 will report to the Regional Support Manager and will be...

Demographic Data for Alaska

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Salary for Pressman Jobs in Alaska

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

Highest Education Level

Pressmans in Alaska 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 Alaska
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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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