Printing Press Operator
Set up and operate digital, letterpress, lithographic, flexographic, gravure, or other printing machines. Includes short-run offset printing presses.
At a Glance
Printing Press Operator earns an average of $41,600/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 2–2.5 years. Top skills: Digital Printing, English Language, Quality Control.
$41,600/yr
High school or GED
2–2.5 years
8
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Printing Press Operators
Median Wage
$45,160/yr
Growth (2024-34)
-8.1%
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (19)
Digital Printing
Medical Device Assembly
Textiles
Lifting Ability
Heat Press
Flexographic Printing Press Operation
Lean Manufacturing
Printing Press
Micrometer
IBM Parallel Sysplex
Workflow Management
Good Manufacturing Practices
Housekeeping
Mechanical Aptitude
Screen Printing
Hand Tools
Cleanrooms
Microscopy
Continuous Improvement Process
Common Skills (11)
Quality Control
Customer Service
Management
Safety Assurance
Teamwork
Punctuality
Professionalism
Ethical Standards And Conduct
Related Specializations
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