Printing Press Operators

Set up and operate large printing machines.

Printing Press Operators operate a variety of printing machines. These include digital, letterpress, lithographic, flexographic, gravure, or other types of printing machines that are designed to print large quantities of pages.

Wages	$22.80 per hour on average
Demand	High Demand
Outlook	The outlook is Poor
Education & Training	High School or less is typically required.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Data not available
On the Job	Work Activities Operate cutting equipment. Operate photographic developing or print production equipment. Inspected printed materials or other images to verify quality. Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements. Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences. Lubricate production equipment. Record operational or production data. Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of production materials or products. Collect samples of materials or products for testing. Feed materials or products into or through equipment.
Career Pathways	Printing Technology
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