Pressman Jobs in Pleasant Prairie, 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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Flexographic Printing Press Operator Pay Rate: 19.00 Posted 03/04/25 Pleasant Prairie, WI

  • Pleasant Prairie, WI
  • 7 days ago
  • Pleasant Prairie, WI
  • 7 days ago

Flexographic Printing Press Operator Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 Posted: 03/04/2025 Job Number: 754803 Pay Rate: 19.00 Industry: Aerospace JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title: Flexographic Printing...

Digital Finish Technician

  • Grayslake, IL (16 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 9 days ago
  • Grayslake, IL (16 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 9 days ago

Shift Hours: 5:00 am - 5:00 pm Position Summary: The Digital Finishing Technician performs finishing and/or bindery steps necessary to complete an order in an efficient per Imagine standards and procedures...

Flexographic Printing Press Operator

  • Pleasant Prairie, WI
  • 11 days ago
  • Pleasant Prairie, WI
  • 11 days ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS: QPS is looking for a Flexographic Printing PressOperator in Pleasant Prairie, WI. With this direct hire role, you willoperate multiple flexographic presses and affixing equipment...

Print Operator

  • Pleasant Prairie, WI
  • 17 days ago
  • Pleasant Prairie, WI
  • 17 days ago

Job Title: Print Operator - DIRECT HIRE Job Description Candidates will be responsible for operating various print machines including flexographic printers, inserters, folders, and packaging...

Printer Technician - (SMIT Field System Admin II)

  • Lincolnshire, IL (23 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 17 days ago
  • Lincolnshire, IL (23 miles from Pleasant Prairie, WI)
  • 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...

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Salary for Pressman Jobs in Pleasant Prairie, WI

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

Highest Education Level

Pressmans in Pleasant Prairie, WI 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 Pleasant Prairie, 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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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