Prepress Workers
They get projects ready to be run on printing presses.
Wages
$22.38 per hour on average
Outlook
The outlook is Poor
Education & Training
High School or less is needed for entry.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)
On the Job
Work Activities
Enter commands, instructions, or specifications into equipment.
Operate digital imaging equipment.
Program equipment to perform production tasks.
Select production equipment according to product specifications.
Monitor equipment operation to ensure that products are not flawed.
Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
Inspected printed materials or other images to verify quality.
Operate photographic developing or print production equipment.
Drill holes in parts, equipment, or materials.
Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.
Career Path
Printing
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