Pressman Jobs in Bolingbrook, IL

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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Flexo Press Operator

  • Saint Charles, IL (19 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Saint Charles, IL (19 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 11 hours ago

Flexo Press Operator Job Description The Flexo Press Operator will set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a multi-color offset flexo press to print up to eight-color work, including large solids,...

Indigo Press Operator - 3rd Shift

  • Bolingbrook, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL
  • 5 days ago

Set up, operate, and monitor HP Indigo digital presses to produce high-quality prints according to production schedules and customer requirements....

Laser Inkjet Print Operator - 3rd Shift

  • Bolingbrook, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL
  • 5 days ago

Laser Inkjet Print Operator - 3rd Shift Company Overview At Amsive, our people are our first priority. We have been a leader in print production for over 40 years. Our team brings innovative...

Digital Print Press Operator - 2nd Shift

  • Bolingbrook, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL
  • 5 days ago

Digital Print Press Operator - 2nd Shift Company Overview At Amsive, our people are our first priority. We have been a leader in print production for over 40 years. We specialize in high-quality,...

Press Operator 2 - Days Sign On Bonus $1000

  • Elk Grove Village, IL (22 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (22 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 7 days ago

press to print single-color, two-color, and/or multi-color work which includes large solids, screen tints, line and halftones with critical color values and registration requirements Review job specifications...

Digital Print Operator

  • Elmhurst, IL (14 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Elmhurst, IL (14 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 13 days ago

Perform color management tasks, including PMS color matching across various substrates....

Machine Operator (printing Press) - Starting Pay - $35.61!

  • Elk Grove Village, IL (22 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 17 days ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (22 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 17 days ago

-Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software: -Printing press, CPC (Color Printer Control) (for Heidelberg presses), various wrenches and other related tools....

Press Operator 2 - Nights $1000 Sign On Bonus

  • Elk Grove Village, IL (22 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (22 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

press to print single-color, two-color, and/or multi-color work which includes large solids, screen tints, line and halftones with critical color values and registration requirements ranging from hairline...

Press Operator 1 - Nights

  • Elk Grove Village, IL (22 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (22 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

Job Description Responsibilities: Assist with set up, adjust, operate, and maintain single or multi-color offset press Perform all make-ready tasks associated with the type of press operated such as...

Press Operator 3 - Nights $2000 Sign On Bonus

  • Elk Grove Village, IL (22 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (22 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

quality of product, lead and direct press crew, maintain press, and work on other operation duties as directed by the supervisors Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a gravure press or, multi-color offset...

Press Assistant 2

  • Saint Charles, IL (19 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 28 days ago
  • Saint Charles, IL (19 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 28 days ago

Company Description Sign on Bonus $1,000 2nd shift position hours: 3:00pm to 11:00 pm 3rd shift position hours: 11:00pm to 7:00am RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print,...

Assistant Press Operator - KR

  • Saint Charles, IL (19 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 28 days ago
  • Saint Charles, IL (19 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 28 days ago

Job Description The Assistant Press Operator will assists Press Operators with press make ready, operating, and maintaining sheet-fed or web offset printing press....

Press Operator III - KR

  • Saint Charles, IL (19 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Saint Charles, IL (19 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Description Set up, adjust, operate and maintain a variety of presses including 40" Heidelberg, Komori, 64" and 81" KBA sheetfed presses....

Heidelberg Press Operator

  • Bolingbrook, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL
  • 30+ days ago

JOB SUMMARY The Heidelberg Press Operator will operate and maintain Heidelberg printing press....

Press Operator 3 - Days $2000 Sign on Bonus

  • Elk Grove Village, IL (22 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (22 miles from Bolingbrook, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

quality of product, lead and direct press crew, maintain press, and work on other operation duties as directed by the supervisors Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a gravure press or, multi-color offset...

Demographic Data for Bolingbrook, IL

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Salary for Pressman Jobs in Bolingbrook, IL

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

Highest Education Level

Pressmans in Bolingbrook, IL 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
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Pressmans in Bolingbrook, IL
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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