Pressman Jobs in Rochester, NY

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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Lithographic Press Operator- Rotating Shift

  • West Henrietta, NY (8 miles from Rochester, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Henrietta, NY (8 miles from Rochester, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Evaluate the fit and support the second pressman as they maintain during run. Establish color standards; pull extra samples when directed by the work instructions....

Screen Printer / Printing

  • Rochester, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 3 days ago

Screen Printer / Printing compensation: 17-22 DOE employment type: full-time job title: Screen Printing We have an openings in our screen printing department. Experience is preferred but not...

Digital Print Operator

  • Greece, NY (7 miles from Rochester, NY)
  • 15 days ago
  • Greece, NY (7 miles from Rochester, NY)
  • 15 days ago

Digital Print Operator Department: Production Reports to: Department ManagerLocation: Rochester Full-Time: Monday - Friday 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. or Monday - Friday 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Pay...

Printing & Inserting Machine Maintenance Technician

  • Greece, NY (7 miles from Rochester, NY)
  • 15 days ago
  • Greece, NY (7 miles from Rochester, NY)
  • 15 days ago

Print and Inserting Maintenance TechnicianDepartment: ProductionReports to: Department ManagerLocation: Rochester Full-Time: A typical work schedule is standard business hours, with the...

Press Operator 2

  • Churchville, NY (12 miles from Rochester, NY)
  • 23 days ago
  • Churchville, NY (12 miles from Rochester, NY)
  • 23 days ago

Press Operator 2 Churchville, NY ( Description SUMMARY:Assist operator in operation of the press. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the following: Support operators efforts to meet...

Printing & Inserting Machine Maintenance Technician

  • Rochester, NY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 30+ days ago

Job Title: Print and Inserting Maintenance Technician Department: Production Reports to: Department Manager Location: Rochester Full-Time: A typical work schedule is standard business hours, with...

Digital Print Operator

  • Rochester, NY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 30+ days ago

Digital Print Operator Department: Production Reports to: Department Manager Location: Rochester Full-Time: Monday - Friday 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. or Monday - Friday 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Pay...

Manufacturing Technician

  • Rochester, NY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 30+ days ago

Manufacturing Technician Apply now Date:Jan 31, 2025 Location: Rochester, NY, US, 14652 Company: Kodak Role Overview In collaboration with process engineering, system design engineering and...

Manufacturing Technician

  • Rochester, NY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 30+ days ago

Role Overview In collaboration with process engineering, system design engineering and business development, the Printing & Plating Technician (PPT) is involved in the operations of production...

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Salary for Pressman Jobs in Rochester, NY

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

Highest Education Level

Pressmans in Rochester, NY offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
32.8%
High School or GED
31.1%
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 Rochester, NY
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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