Pressman Jobs in Chicago, 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.
2nd Pressman Lithographic Press Operator - $5K relocation bonus to St Louis
- Multi-Color Corporation
- Chicago, IL
- 5 days ago
- Multi-Color Corporation
- Chicago, IL
- 5 days ago
Position is located in St. Louis Missouri $5000.00 Relocation Bonus! Build your Career with an Industry Leader As the global leader of premium labels, MCC helps brands stand out in competitive...
at Novolex in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Why Choose Us? Novolex is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and...
Press Operator 2 - Nights $1000 Sign On Bonus
- Elk Grove Village, IL (18 miles from Chicago, IL)
- 5 days ago
- Elk Grove Village, IL (18 miles from Chicago, IL)
- 5 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...
at SEMPER INTERNATIONAL,LLC in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Printing Press Operator Location: Bridgeview, IL Shift: First or Second Shift Employment Type: Full-Time or...
Overview The Print Operator will provide exceptional customer service and solutions for client's copy/print needs. Will follow production processes to produce quality, professionally finished...
Printer Technician - (SMIT Field System Admin II)
- Lincolnshire, IL (23 miles from Chicago, IL)
- 17 days ago
- Lincolnshire, IL (23 miles from Chicago, IL)
- 17 days ago
at CDW LLC in Lincolnshire, Illinois, United States Job Description Description Bring your IT career and talents to CDW, where you can have a greater impact, be inspired by our mission and excited...
- Elk Grove Village, IL (18 miles from Chicago, IL)
- 21 days ago
- Elk Grove Village, IL (18 miles from Chicago, IL)
- 21 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...
Labelmaster is an established and growing company that takes the complexity out of shipping Dangerous Goods (Hazmat), making the world a safer place. We are looking for an intuitive Production...
- Addison, IL (18 miles from Chicago, IL)
- 27 days ago
- Addison, IL (18 miles from Chicago, IL)
- 27 days ago
What You Bring Previous experience as a Digital Press Operator or Bindery Operator within the print industry is preferred....
Press Operator 3 - Days $2000 Sign on Bonus
- Elk Grove Village, IL (18 miles from Chicago, IL)
- 30+ days ago
- Elk Grove Village, IL (18 miles from Chicago, IL)
- 30+ 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 Operator 3 - Nights $2000 Sign On Bonus
- Elk Grove Village, IL (18 miles from Chicago, IL)
- 30+ days ago
- Elk Grove Village, IL (18 miles from Chicago, IL)
- 30+ 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 Operator-Orora Visual Chicago
- Niles, IL (11 miles from Chicago, IL)
- 30+ days ago
- Niles, IL (11 miles from Chicago, IL)
- 30+ days ago
At Orora Visual, we are experts in visual communication and believe our products touch lives. From inception to execution using end-to-end technology, our team manages marketing campaigns through...
- Woodridge, IL (22 miles from Chicago, IL)
- 30+ days ago
- Woodridge, IL (22 miles from Chicago, IL)
- 30+ days ago
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : Operate various sheet-fed offset presses. Reads work orders to determine setup specifications and instructions....
- Woodridge, IL (22 miles from Chicago, IL)
- 30+ days ago
- Woodridge, IL (22 miles from Chicago, IL)
- 30+ days ago
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : Trains employees to sets up, adjusts, maintains and operates an offset press. Works under minimum supervision....
Printer Technician (SMIT Field System Admin II) - North Chicago, IL
- Chicago, IL
- 45+ days ago
- Chicago, IL
- 45+ days ago
Printer Technician (SMIT Field System Admin II) - North Chicago, IL Printer Technician (SMIT Field System Admin II) - North Chicago, IL Description Bring your IT career and talents to CDW, where...
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Pressmans in Chicago, IL offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Pressman position
- Housekeeping
- Regulations
- Machine Repair
- General Repair
- Micrometers
- Equipment Maintenance
- Hand Tools
- Offset Press
- Offset Printing
- Digital Press
- Heidelberg
- Bindery
- Flexography
- Commercial Printing
- Lithography
- Plate Making
- Color Management
- Large Format Printing
- Binding
- Digital Printing
- Laminating
- Die Cutting
- Prinergy Workflow
- Prepress
- Screen Printing
- Print Production
- Printing
- Color Matching
- Direct Mail
- Finishing
- Machine Operation
- Mechanically Inclined
- Publishing
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Graphic Design
- Packing
- Preventive Maintenance
- Quality Control Inspection
- Specifications
- Installation
- Packaging
- Math
- Troubleshooting
- High School Diploma
- Quality Control
- Filing
- Inventory Management
- Multitasking
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Teamwork
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Computer Skills
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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