Pressman Jobs in Durham, NC

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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Press Operator 1

  • Durham, NC
  • 27 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 27 days ago

Job Description Responsibilities: Must be able to work 2:2:3 night shift, 6:45pm - 7:00am Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain single or multi-color offset press Perform all make-ready tasks associated...

Printing Press Operator Willing to Relocate (Lithographic, Flexographic or Digital )

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 30+ 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...

Press Assistant

  • Durham, NC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 30+ days ago

We are looking for an Assistant Press Operator for our client in Durham, NC. The Assistant Press Operator will be responsible for assisting in a team of Press Operators to maintain production...

Press Feeder

  • Morrisville, NC (10 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Morrisville, NC (10 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

Seeking Press Feeders for our manufacturing client in Morrisville, NC. The Press Feeder will be primarily responsible for moving materials throughout the facility using pallet jacks and forklifts....

Assistant Press Operator

  • Mebane, NC (22 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Mebane, NC (22 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

Previous offset printing press experience is required. Attention to detail....

Press Operator 3 - KBA

  • Durham, NC
  • 45+ days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 45+ days ago

Job Description Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a gravure press or, multi-color offset press to print single-color, two-color, and/or multi-color work which includes large solids, screen tints...

Assistant Press Operator - KBA

  • Durham, NC
  • 45+ days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 45+ 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 1 (1 Litho Way)

  • Durham, NC
  • 90+ days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 90+ days ago

Job Description Hours: Mon- Thursday 4pm-12am Responsibilities: Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain single or multi-color offset press Perform all make-ready tasks associated with the type of press...

Demographic Data for Durham, NC

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Salary for Pressman Jobs in Durham, NC

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

Highest Education Level

Pressmans in Durham, NC 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 Durham, NC
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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