Salary Range
Below $25,000 to $75,000Overview
Printing press operators and printing press operator assistants prepare, operate, and maintain printing presses. Their principal duties include installing and adjusting printing plates, loading and feeding paper, mixing inks and controlling ink flow, and ensuring the quality of the final printed piece. There are approximately 173,430 printing press operators in the United States. They are mostly employed by newspaper plants and commercial and business printers.
Minimum Education Level
High School DiplomaCertification/License
RecommendedOutlook
DeclinePersonality Traits
Hands On
Problem-Solving
Technical
Career Ladder
Print Shop Owner
Supervisor
Operator in Charge
Press Operator
Printing Press Assistant
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