Printing Press Operators
Set up and operate digital, letterpress, lithographic, flexographic, gravure, or other printing machines. Includes short-run offset printing presses.
Education & Training
Percentage of workers at each education and training level
Education Level
Prior Experience Needed
Work experience required to enter this job
Training Provided After Hiring
How long it typically takes to learn on the job
How AI Impacts Each Task
23 tasks analyzed
Collect and inspect random samples during print runs to identify any necessary adjustments.
Examine job orders to determine quantities to be printed, stock specifications, colors, or special printing instructions.
Verify that paper and ink meet the specifications for a given job.
Start presses and pull proofs to check for ink coverage and density, alignment, and registration.
Change press plates, blankets, or cylinders, as required.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collect and inspect random samples during print runs to identify any necessary adjustments. | - | - | - |
| Examine job orders to determine quantities to be printed, stock specifications, colors, or special printing instructions. | - | - | - |
| Verify that paper and ink meet the specifications for a given job. | - | - | - |
| Start presses and pull proofs to check for ink coverage and density, alignment, and registration. | - | - | - |
| Change press plates, blankets, or cylinders, as required. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$45,160
per year
Mean Wage
$46,620
per year
Employment
145K
workers
Wage Range
$31,450 - $63,060
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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