Pressman Jobs in Boston, MA
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.

- Smyth Companies
- Wilmington, MA (15 miles from Boston, MA)
- 9 hours ago
- Smyth Companies
- Wilmington, MA (15 miles from Boston, MA)
- 9 hours ago
Smyth-Boston is seeking candidates who take pride in what they do, love being part of something great, enjoy learning, and creating new opportunities for our customers. From big moments to...

- Techprint,Inc.
- Lawrence, MA (24 miles from Boston, MA)
- 2 days ago
- Techprint,Inc.
- Lawrence, MA (24 miles from Boston, MA)
- 2 days ago
The operation of an automatic and semi-automatic screen-printing press printing on plastic substrate sheets. Responsibilities: Understanding of the primary components and principal functions of...

Printing Press Operator Willing to Relocate (Lithographic, Flexographic or Digital )
- Multi-Color Corporation
- Boston, MA
- 5 days ago
- Multi-Color Corporation
- Boston, MA
- 5 days ago
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 helps brands...
- Lawrence, MA (24 miles from Boston, MA)
- 1 day ago
- Lawrence, MA (24 miles from Boston, MA)
- 1 day ago
Summary: Seeking an experienced Screen Printer proficient in operating automatic and semi-automatic screen-printing presses on plastic substrates. Requirements: Experience in the commercial...
- Lynnfield, MA (12 miles from Boston, MA)
- 2 days ago
- Lynnfield, MA (12 miles from Boston, MA)
- 2 days ago
Through our dedicated associates, Conduent delivers mission-critical services and solutions on behalf of Fortune 100 companies and over 500 governments - creating exceptional outcomes for our...
- Wilmington, MA (15 miles from Boston, MA)
- 45+ days ago
- Wilmington, MA (15 miles from Boston, MA)
- 45+ days ago
Flexographic Press Operator Industrial & Manufacturing $ 28 - $ 32 / Hour location_on Wilmington, Massachusetts work_outline Contract/Temporary FOR JOB favorite_border JOB ON CANDIDATE PORTAL COPY...
Field Service Technician - Toner Production Equipment (Level 3)
- Boston, MA
- 60+ days ago
- Boston, MA
- 60+ days ago
Position Overview The Field Service Technician - Toner Production Equipment will be considered a specialist for a product line that the GSD service team supports. This level technician will...
- Easton, MA (23 miles from Boston, MA)
- 90+ days ago
- Easton, MA (23 miles from Boston, MA)
- 90+ days ago
The Laser Print Operator will set up, adjust, operate, and troubleshoot digital laser printers. ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES include but may not be limited to the following: Minimizes...
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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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