Pressman Jobs in Madison, WI

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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Sheetfed Press Assistant

  • Sun Prairie, WI (12 miles from Madison, WI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sun Prairie, WI (12 miles from Madison, WI)
  • 2 days ago

Schedule: 6am - 4pm, Monday - Friday Sun Prairie, WI Responsibilities: Assist in loading paper for sheetfed machines Work with sheetfed operator to read and interpret job tickets Monitor the printing...

Print Room Technician - Stoughton, WI

  • Stoughton, WI (13 miles from Madison, WI)
  • 8 days ago
  • Stoughton, WI (13 miles from Madison, WI)
  • 8 days ago

Primary Responsibilities: Drawing Management: Process and organize shop, field, and erection drawings for release to fabrication and construction teams. Revision Control: Maintain accurate digital...

Printing Press Operator Willing to

  • Madison, WI
  • 21 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 21 days ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Description 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...

Description 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...

Offset Printing Press Operator

  • Westport, WI (8 miles from Madison, WI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Westport, WI (8 miles from Madison, WI)
  • 45+ days ago

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Salary for Pressman Jobs in Madison, WI

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

Highest Education Level

Pressmans in Madison, WI 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 Madison, WI
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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